Baileys. The lovely Irish cream you don’t think about until the winter months hit. That’s what happened to me. It wasn’t until a few of my pals sat with their special coffees that I felt like I was missing out.
Coffee and Baileys is a classic winter drink that will warm your insides on cold afternoon. I like to use a nice espresso or an espresso roast (drip coffee) so that the alcohol does not overwhelm the coffee flavor too much.
Once I was able to break down exactly what made Baileys so special, it was a no-brainer. I knew exactly what plant based ingredients I could use, to make it taste almost identical, or if I may be so bold—maybe even better than the original.
Vegan Baileys Irish Cream Recipe
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Try this dairy-free Bailey's (Irish Cream) in your coffee or on ice for a boozy treat!
Author: The Edgy Veg
Recipe type: Drinks
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
- 2 cups coconut milk, room temperature
- ¼ cup coconut syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 shots of espresso, the good stuff
- ½ cup Irish whiskey, or to taste (I like Jameson)
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Combine all of your ingredients in a blender and blend till smooth. If you have small size blender you may have to do this in batches.
- Adjust the sweetness and whiskey to taste, depending on how strong you like your baileys.
- Transfer to a mason jar and keep refrigerated.
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Hi !!!! How long can you keep it in the fridge please?
3-5 days 🙂
This looks yummy! However I do not have access to expresso. Is there a substitute? I see a number of options for Coconut syrup on Amazon – do you have a brand you recommend?
Thanks!
Coffee would make a good substitute. You can use the same amount of coffee as you would if you were going to use espresso. For coconut syrup, I recommend Coconut Secret!
Is this canned coconut milk or Silk coconut milk?
use one from the carton!!! 🙂 HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Is there a sub for coconut syrup?
Maple syrup, agave or brown rice syrup.. Take your pick 🙂
Does it separate when you store it in the fridge? Do you have to re-blend each time you want to have some?
Simply shake it up before you use it. It is natural, so it will separate. and yes, store in the fridge. 🙂
Love this!
SO yummy! You must try it!