I know a lot of adults out there add a drop of whisky to their late night milky beverage but this recipe I came across has a very distinct Christmassy feel to it and there’s no need for milk.

There’s enough to serve four people but it’s easy enough to up or down the measurements depending on how many people you’re making it for. As the main ingredient in this is water it’s ideal over Christmas when maybe you want a hot chocolate drink but are running short of milk.

I seldom drink liqueurs as they’re extremely rich and extremely expensive to buy but I’ve come across a recipe for making your own. It’s obviously more time consuming than buying a bottle but it’d certainly be something special to serve up to your friends after supper or perhaps after your Christmas turkey – if you’ve got room for a small glass!

The production of Scotch whisky takes time, a lot of time. It is a tedious process that can take years. However when it is done correctly, the product is one worth waiting for. Barley is placed in deep tanks of water for approximately three days. As the moisture increases it promotes the germination process.