My father’s bourbon. And of course ... in either a hot water bath or the wine or alcohol called for in the recipe. Some fruitcake lovers soak their fruits for up to a year for full flavor!

My grandmother was a teetotaler, who would not even a smidgen of bourbon or rum in ... is the creator of my fruitcake cookies. I stumbled on the recipe in an old Woman’s World magazine.

Ahead, we’ve gathered the best bourbon cocktails to add to your rolodex of recipes. Ingredients Instructions Add bourbon, ...

An aged cheddar complements this recipe beautifully as well. A friend told me how her British grandmother would toast stale slices of fruitcake ... you could also use bourbon or an amber rum.