hard sauce
noun[CorU]
mainlyUSuk/ˌhɑːd ˈsɔːs/us/ˌhɑːrd ˈsɑːs/asweetmixtureofbutterandsugarflavouredwithalcohol(usuallywhisky,brandy, orrum),servedcold:
Theplumpuddingwasaccompaniedby hardsauce.
Hardsauceis one of thoseChristmastraditionsof things you don'tnormallyeatat any othertime.
- Hardsaucesalmostalways have someformofalcoholin them.
- Despiteitsname, hardsauceis veryeasyto make, so don't beafraidto give it atry.
Sauces, dressings, dips & pickles
- aioli
- aji
- Alfredo
- apple sauce
- arrowroot
- coulis
- Cumberland sauce
- custard
- custard powder
- dashi
- mango chutney
- marinade
- mayo
- mayonnaise
- mezze
- salsa
- sambal
- scalloped
- soy sauce
- sriracha
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brandy butter