Homemade Whiskey Sauce with Whipped Cream

Prep: 5 minmediumDutch
Homemade Whiskey Sauce with Whipped Cream

Creamy whiskey sauce combining whipped cream, mayonnaise, ketchup, and smoked paprika. Tangy and smoky with a kick of whiskey and tabasco heat. Quick to prepare, perfect for steaks, burgers, or grilled meats.

Ingredients

  • 5 eetlepel mayonnaise
    greek yogurt1:1dairyprotein-boostadds dairy

    lighter option

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  • 7 tbsp heavy cream
    sour cream1:1dairy-free

    tangier result

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  • 1 theelepel granulated sugar
  • 2 eetlepel ketchup
  • 2 theelepel vinegar
  • 1 theelepel smoked paprika powder
  • sea salt(optional)
  • black pepper(optional)
  • whiskey(optional)
    bourbon1:1spirits

    similar flavor profile

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  • tabasco(optional)
    hot sauce1:1condiments

    heat level varies by brand

    Full guide →

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whip the cream with sugar using a mixer or by hand until soft peaks form.

  2. 2

    Add mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar, smoked paprika, whiskey, and tabasco to the whipped cream.

  3. 3

    Mix all ingredients thoroughly.

  4. 4

    Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Tips

Tip 1

Whip cream just before serving to maintain texture.

Tip 2

Adjust whiskey quantity to preference; start with less and add gradually.

Good to Know

Storage

Refrigerate in airtight container up to 3 days.

Make Ahead

Prepare sauce base without whiskey up to 1 day ahead; add whiskey just before serving.

Serve With

Serve chilled with grilled steaks, burgers, fries, or roasted vegetables.

Common Mistakes

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Overwhip cream to avoid grainy texture.

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Add whiskey gradually to avoid overpowering the sauce.

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

heavy cream
sour cream1:1dairy-free

tangier result

Full guide →
mayonnaise
greek yogurt1:1dairyprotein-boostadds dairy

lighter option

Full guide →

General Alternatives

whiskey
bourbon1:1spirits

similar flavor profile

Full guide →
tabasco
hot sauce1:1condiments

heat level varies by brand

Full guide →
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