I’m boozey. I don’t think that is any big secret. But, I am sort of snob when it comes to my booze. I’m a Guinness and Jameson’s girl and I make no apologies for that. But, I looooooooooove trying new boozes, especially here in the great state of Michigan. (hey Portland, we’re closing in on you for craft beer per capita 😉 ) Seems like every time I turn around another local craft beer, whiskey or wine is being bottled. There are days I roam down the isles … and I will be honest, I often pick items solely for their packaging. That’s the artsy fartsy in me. I’ve found over the years other creatives do the same thing. Good. We need to start a darn club “Pick by the Label Anonymous.” Maybe I need to work in a liquor store or as a bartender just to recruit members. 😉 Gaahhhh could you possibly imagine??
When I received the chance to try out Sugarland’s Shine Hazelnut Rum I didn’t bat an eyelash. Sssssuuuuuuuuurrrrrreeeeeeeee I’ll test out your booze. Gimmmmmeeeeee 😉
I counted down the days until its arrival. I died when I opened the box.
Do you guys see how amazingly cute their packaging is?????  Sqqqquueeeeeeeeeeeeee  I’m a sucker for a good mason jar package, too !
As soon as I popped it open I had to have a tiny sip. First though? Ohhhh yeahhh. Second? That would be good in coffee. I guess I know where my head is. Â Of course, I immediately thought about making a rum cake with this, but that almost seemed to easy. Â Then I thought about a banana cake and replacing the brandy, only, I didn’t want a whole cake sitting here screaming my name.
Okay. Well, then. Banana bread??? Sure. I can do that.
I’m digging around on my site looking for the time(s) kiddo and I made banana bread….. still looking.. and looking some more. Check my hard drive for pics. Yep, they are there. Â Back on website.
Guys, how is it that I NEVER posted any of those?????? *mad face* I was going to do that blogger thing where we share old, similar recipes with the new. Yah. Go, me.
All right. So for the sake of simplicity… Bourbon Banana Walnut Bread from Life Currents is the recipe I followed for the use of Sugarland’s Shine Hazelnut Rum (I replaced the bourbon) and let me tell you, the hazelnut rum mixed with walnuts – yeah, its like that. A little happy dance in your mouth.
Bottoms up.
Let’s talk about your favorite cooking booze and recipes. I want to hear all about them. Spill the beans in the comments.
Disclosure: I was given the product for free in order to facilitate my review and create my recipe. I am not being compensated for this post. Regardless, I only share products with my readers which I think you will enjoy and/or benefit from.
This bread sounds so amazing! I love the combination of flavors here. Thank you so much for sharing this.
This sounds so good! My son loves baking, and I know he would really enjoy making this recipe.
This sounds delicious. I have a few friends who would enjoy it.
I am so intrigued by hazelnut rum. The bread sounds amazing, but I want to try a shot of that straight up too.
Goodness gracious, this looks so good. Just reading the ingredients is making me salivate. I love me some banana bread. I want this, now!
Now this sounds flavorful. I’m definitely into the hazelnut/ banana flavor! What an awesome use of that rum!
This sounds like an awesome banana bread recipe! I have not tried hazelnut rum but I think it would add that unique flavor to this bread. I will try this recipe and enjoy it with a cup of tea!
I’m with you on that ‘that would be good with coffee’ thing. 🙂 I love to try new bread recipes and this one sounds delish!
Would love to make this with all the leftover bananas I have each week. The rum wouldn’t hurt either.
This looks So delicious! I love banana bread and walnut is my favorite too!
This looks extremely good! I love banana bread and this takes it to the next level.
this recipe is right up my alley- carbs nuts and rum are three of my most favorite ingredients! Can’t wait to whip this up for the weekend!
I am definitely trying this! This hazelnut rum is intriguing me a lot!
I like your post; the bread looks like fun.
I enjoy hazelnut flavor.
OOOh I want to try this rum!!!! I want some in my coffee LOL!!! This sounds like an amazing banana bread recipe!
This reminds me of when I was little. My grandmothers recipe was so close to this one. It is delicious.
This is pretty similar to my recipe. I sometimes put too many nuts in it though, lol!
What a great idea. I remember my mom making beer bread, but never thought of adding anything else.
I always bake banana bread but I don’t personally eat them, I give them out. i will try this real soon.
You sold me on the rum! I would love to try this unique recipe!
This recipe is so unique. Walnut banana bread, the name itself sounds so tempting. I have marked all of your suggestions, and I’m gonna try this out very soon 🙂
Wow!! that sounds like a great idea. I am definitely going to give that a go the next time I make this recipe. I love that the flavor would be infused throughout the bread.
Really this recipe is so unique and amazing