From what I have read, the Liquor industry in Ireland came up with the idea of an Irish Cream beverage, a Liqueur (a sweet, alcoholic drink) to blend two of the favorite flavors of the Emerald Isle, Whiskey and cream, to give their production a boost. What they did was create a drink that could be enjoyed after dinner on the rocks, in coffee, to spike a milk shake or over ice cream. It has become a winter favorite and it is so easy to make at home. It takes little time to mix it up. Pour it into pretty bottles, write the recipe along with a message on a note card, use a hole punch to tie a piece of ribbon or yarn and tie it on to the bottle. Great gift or a nice treat to have on hand in the fridge where it will stay in the fridge for up to 6 weeks (include that on the gift card or label the bottle in your fridge.. Cheers!
Ingredients (makes 32 ounces)
1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounce can)
1 cup Irish Whiskey, I use Jamison
1 teaspoon Hershey coco powder
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 cup heavy cream
1 Tablespoon coconut ream (shaken)
Directions
☘️ In a blender combine condensed milk, whiskey, coco powder, vanilla and coffee for about a minute.
☘️ After the mixture is smooth, add the cream and cream of coconut. Pulse until combined. Pour into clean bottle or container. Shake before serving. Will keep up to 6 weeks if refrigerated.
☘️ *I made 2 recipes, hence the 2 bottles.
