Short answer: Yes, they can.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eLong answer: While the bourbon cooks out of the sweet potatoes as this casserole bakes, it won't be completely gone. (So yes, there is lingering alcohol... but not a ton.) There are 2 oz. in this entire casserole dish, which feeds 8-10 people.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIf you're concerned about your children eating this dish, just omit the bourbon and make it a classic streusel topped sweet potato casserole. The casserole will still taste delicious, even if it doesn't have the lingering bourbon flavors.