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    Published: Jun 23, 2021 · Modified: Sep 20, 2025 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Irish Whiskey Glaze

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    Kick up your glaze or dipping game with this delicious Irish Whiskey Glaze. It's easy to make and packs a nice little kick of flavor to just about anything.

    A mason jar, a spoon, and a shot glass along with Irish Whisky Glaze and some limes.

    For other delicious Irish and Irish inspired recipes, check out Fried Cabbage and Leeks with Roasted Smashed Potatoes, Slow Cooker Corned Beef, No-Churn Irish Coffee Ice Cream, and Traditional Irish Shortbread.

    This recipe post and its contents may include affiliate links for your consideration. I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases, but your prices are never increased as a result. Thank you.

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    • The ingredient list:
    • Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
    • How this recipe came to be:
    • How long will this whiskey sauce keep in the refrigerator?
    • What can I use whiskey sauce/glaze on?
    • What type of whiskey works best for this recipe?
    • How long does this recipe take to make?
    • The step-by-step photo instructions for making Irish Whiskey Glaze:
    • Additional recipes you'll enjoy:
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    • Please comment if you've made this recipe.

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    The ingredient list:

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    • apricot preserves
    • Irish whiskey (or another favorite whiskey, not cinnamon)
    • lime juice
    • honey
    • apple cider vinegar
    • garlic powder
    • red pepper flakes
    • salt and pepper

    Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

    • 1½ quart saucepan
    • whisk or wooden spoon
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • mason jar (with lid) or another air-tight container for storage
    • kitchen timer (optional)

    How this recipe came to be:

    We had ordered some green bean fries as an appetizer at a local restaurant and they came along with a whiskey dipping sauce.

    We enjoyed the appetizer SO much that I immediately came home and did my best to duplicate the green bean fries recipe (pictured down below) along with today's recipe for Irish Whiskey dipping sauce.

    I'm very proud of both of these recipes, and I dare say they rival (or even surpass) what we had at our local restaurant.

    How long will this whiskey sauce keep in the refrigerator?

    Store it in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

    What can I use whiskey sauce/glaze on?

    The first thing I thought to use this glaze on was shrimp (recipe coming soon), but it will also work wonderfully well on virtually any seafood you can think of.

    You can use it as a baste during cooking or as a dip when serving.

    This Irish whiskey glaze will also taste amazing on chicken, pork, and even beef.

    What type of whiskey works best for this recipe?

    I used Jameson's Irish whiskey because that's what I had on hand and that's what they'd used in the restaurant we visited.

    However, feel free to use whatever whiskey you like best and have on hand.

    How long does this recipe take to make?

    It's super quick. Probably 15 minutes, tops!

    Of course, you need to cool it completely before refrigerating, but you can also use it right away if you're not storing it first.

    The step-by-step photo instructions for making Irish Whiskey Glaze:

    Apricot jam in a saucepan.
    A measuring cup with whiskey being added to a glaze sauce.
    Fresh lime juice being added to a saucepan with apricot jam.
    Honey being added to a saucepan with apricot jam.
    Vinegar being added to a saucepan with apricot glaze.
    Salt and pepper in a saucepan with apricot glaze.
    Garlic powder in a saucepan with glaze.
    A bubbling whiskey sauce with wooden spoon in a saucepan.
    Red pepper flakes in a saucepan with a whiskey glaze.
    A closeup of a spoon that holding Irish Whiskey Glaze on a white plate with a shot glass of whiskey on the side.

    Additional recipes you'll enjoy:

    *Everything Green Bean Fries (as mentioned above and shown below)

    When you want a tasty snack, but one that’s still healthy and good for you reach for the Everything Green Beans Fries and you won’t be sorry!

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    With a name like Jammin' Salmon, you know it HAS to be good! No seriously. This is one of the easiest, most delicious salmon recipes I’ve ever eaten! AND it can be on the dinner table in less than 30 minutes. Impressive!

    *Fireball Whiskey Apple Crisp (shown below)

    When you’re looking to ramp up your apple crisp game, look no further than this recipe for Fireball Apple Crisp. It’s soon to become your flaming desire!

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    *Irish Coffee No-Churn Ice Cream (not shown)

    Save this Boozy Irish Coffee Ice Cream for after the kiddos have gone to bed, and then you can savor the flavor of being a grownup!

    *Irish Whiskey Glaze (shown below) THIS IS THE PLACE!!

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    Irish Whiskey Glaze

    Renee Goerger
    Kick up your sauce or dipping game with this delicious Irish Whiskey Glaze. It's easy to make and packs a nice little kick of flavor to just about anything.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 12 minutes mins
    Total Time 17 minutes mins
    Course Sauces
    Servings 1.5 cups
    Calories 200 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 jar (18 ounces) apricot preserves
    • ¼ cup Irish whiskey or more to taste
    • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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    Instructions
     

    • Place the apricot jam in a small saucepan.
    • Add in the whiskey (¼ cup, or more to taste), lime juice, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
    • Bring to a low simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly.
    • Stir in the red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring occasionally for an additional 3-4 minutes.
    • Remove from heat and cool completely. *Note - the glaze will thicken slightly as it cools.

    Notes

    Cool completely and store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 790mgPotassium: 79mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 204IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

    I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's versatile sauce/glaze recipe as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!

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