'Leftover alcohol?' I hear you cry. 'What leftover alcohol?'
Well, bear with me, I'm sure we've all done it. Picked up a bottle of Aunt Maud's favourite tipple in case she comes to visit over the festivities. Bought bottles of spirits you've never heard of, perhaps you've even got a cupboard full of Snowballs?
You can either leave them gathering dust in your drinks cabinet til next year(ooh get you with your drinks trolley), or you can get 'em open and slosh them into one of these delicious recipes.
Almond, Apricot and Amaretto Tart.
Crunchy toasted almonds on top of moist boozy frangipane - what's not to love?
Gin Sling Cupcakes.
The perfect way to welcome the warmer seasons ahead of us, hints of elderflower, cucumber and gin make this a perfect combo from Cheetahs in My Shoes.
Bailey's Christmas Luxe Bundt with Bailey's Buttercream, Ginger and Toffee Icing
Woah, this is a seriously good looking cake from Belleau Kitchen. Who doesn't have a bottle of Bailey's knocking about after Crimbo? I can't think of a more delightful way to consume it.
Lemon Vodka Cake.
If you're not man enough to drink vodka neat, how about adding it to this light, citrus cake for a grown-up teatime treat?
Dark and Stormy Cocktail Cupcakes
Using dark rum, these lightly spiced, gingery cupcakes from Fuss Free Flavours look devilishly good.
Bailey's Chocolate Orange Cheesecake
More Bailey's, this time in a rich cheesecake topped with chocolate orange segments from All You Need is Love and Cake (I say all you need is this cheesecake personally).
Bailey's Chocolate Cupcakes
Frugal Family has a whole post of ideas for leftover Bailey's cream, and just look at these glossy little babies!
Cranberry Vodka Muffins
If you're not quite ready to give up on Christmas yet, then these Cranberry infused vodka muffins are perfect - just not sure you'd get away with them for a healthy breakfast! From The Crazy Kitchen.
Snowball Cupcakes with Advocaat Frosting
Remember those Snowballs I mentioned? Well Diary of a Frugal Family turns that most peculiar drink into something altogether totally delectable looking.
Chocolate Choux Buns with Bailey's, Maltesers and White Chocolate Mousse
This recipe will not only use up your Bailey's but helpfully any leftover chocolate you may still have *whistles*. A very grown up take on the traditional eclair from Mummy Mishaps.
Oreo and Bailey's Chocolate Petit Fours
Mummy Mishaps does it again with these divine little bites, so small you're surely allowed more?
Bailey's and Malteser Ice Cream
And ya know, if you're looking for something to serve up with these beauties, you could do a lot worse than Mummy Mishaps' boozy ice cream.
Summer Cake with Pimms
If all this is getting a bit too unhealthy for you, how about piling on ALL of your five a day atop this super luxurious cake from Belleau Kitchen. Yes, it's a 'summer' cake, but we all know we can get soft fruits all your round now.
If baking's not your bag, then you could try out these romantic Valentine's cocktails from The Ana Mum Diary. Sure to get pulses racing!
Chocolate Guinness Cake Pops
And hold on to your Guinness for St Patrick's Day to make up these rich, moist cake pops with suitably green decorations.
Which is your favourite? Have you got any half opened bottles lurking around?