Chickadee Cottage: From the Kitchen

NA Irish Cream

Here's a nice little recipe for those who want to celebrate New Year's Eve, but they don't want to imbibe. As is, they don't wish to drink alcohol.

That being said, I love Irish Cream. But, let's think about this for a minute.

If I walked into my local grocery store liquor department, what are my chances I'll find NA Irish Cream?

How many times will the clerk roll his or her eyes, when I so sweetly ask for it?

Well, I don't need to embarrass myself. I can simply pick up a few items from said store, and commence to mixing.

I start with Vanilla Almond Milk, vanilla flavoring, instant coffee, and Cream of Coconut.

Place it all in a large measure. Brown sugar: optional. The Almond Milk and Cream of Coconut have sweetener in them. This is a matter of taste.

Then I take out this gizmo, my handy-dandy hand blender, and I give it a whirl. A regular blender would work just as well. Mix until smooth, pour in a container, chill.

It always tastes better when served in a pretty glass.

So thick, so rich, so decadent. There's a slight hint of coconut, but the vanilla and coffee flavor it so well, you might just think you're drinking the real thing.