I am a huge s'mores fan. The three components of the classic treat - chocolate, marshmallows and graham crackers - are all tasty on their own, but it is when they come together that they really become something special. This is especially true if fire is involved in making the s'more, allowing the outside of the marshmallow to develop a crisply caramelized crust. Ideally, a s'more should be hot to allow the chocolate to melt, but I enjoy the flavors wherever they show up, including in cold confections such as S'mores ice cream. As a result, I knew that I'd have to try the I Want S'More cocktail when I first heard about it.
Read on for the recipe, although this is one drink that you might want to save for dessert instead of happy hour.
I Want S'More(by Diane Nemitz, via Baileys)
1 small scoop vanilla ice cream
1 oz Baileys Caramel
1 plain/honey graham cracker
2 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
3 mini marshmallows/1 large marshmallow, halved
In a small heatproof glass, top a small scoop of high-quality vanilla ice cream with 1-oz. Bailey's Caramel.
Crush graham cracker and combined with sugar and cinnamon. Pour over top of drink and top with marshmallows. Use a small kitchen torch to caramelize the marshmallows. Serve immediate with a spoon.
If you are more of a traditionalist and want to keep the classic flavor profile of a s'more intact, forget the Bailey's and use a chocolate liqueur, like Godiva instead!
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