May I share an entry from the Grand Marais, Michigan Woman's Club Bicentennial Cook Book of 1976? I think you may like it.
IRISH STEW submitted by Kay O'Brien
Ingredients:
1 lb stew meat
1 lb potatoes
2 carrots
2 gal Irish whiskey
1 qt beer
1 pt gin
Cut up potatoes and carrots, add to meat. Pour the remaining ingredients over them and cook for three hours. Dump out first three items and drink the gravy.
Enjoy!