July 2, 2010 12:07 pm

Dessert of the 4th: Char No. 4's Butter Pecan Bourbon Ice Cream

Save the margaritas for Cinco De Mayo. Nothing says "America" more than a shot of straight up whiskey to celebrate Independence Day. Yet some of us, including myself, have a bit of trouble downing good old Mr. Jack or Jim Beam, despite any firework magic. Solution? Shots of pure sweetness.

Char No. 4 of Cobble Hill, Brooklyn may be known for its dizzying selection of bourbon and whiskey drinks, but I prefer to take mine on ice — ice cream that is. Their homemade vanilla ice cream embedded with warm butter pecans then topped with a shot of smooth bourbon is the perfect end any great meal. Sweet, smokey and spiked with Kentucky's best, this dessert has it all.

Tip: Soften any regular vanilla ice cream and drizzle some bourbon over on top to serve your guests for a different take on desserts for your 4th of July party.

Photo credit: newyork.seriouseats.com

— Written by Joanna Weinstein

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Tags : Char No. 4, Fourth of July Desserts, Butter Pecan ice cream, Bourban, liquor, whiskey, sundaes

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