Vegan Irish Cream

5 from 7 votes

This vegan Irish cream is an authentic version of the classic Bailey's drink that is dairy-free. Made with coconut cream, Irish whiskey, and sweetened with coconut sugar, it's a delicious drink to enjoy on the rocks or in your coffee!

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Irish

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 343kcal

Author: Alison Corey

Ingredients

14 oz coconut milk full fat
14 oz coconut cream
½ cup coconut sugar
¾ cup Irish whiskey use more or less whiskey depending on how strong you want it
¾ cup espresso or strong coffee
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Over medium heat, add the coconut milk, and coconut cream to a saucepan. Whisk together until combined.
Add the coconut sugar. Whisk together until the coconut sugar dissolves.
Remove from heat. Pour the sweetened coconut milk into a blender. Add in the whiskey, coffee, and vanilla extract. Cover with lid. Be sure that the mixture isn't completely full to the top of the blender. If your blender is too full, the warm liquid will expand, and you'll have a big mess!
Blend until smooth. Allow the mixture to cool completely. Then serve over ice, or in you favorite beverage!

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Notes

Tips for Making Vegan Irish Cream

Use high-quality coconut milk and coconut cream. I usually get mine from Trader Joe's, but if you don't have a Trader Joe's near you, the Thai Kitchen Organic brand is also very good.
Coconut cream will slightly thicken when warmed and sugar is added. That's okay! It helps to create a thick creamy texture.
Don't fill your blender to the very top with warm liquid. Warm liquid expands as it is blended, which means you could blow the top of your blender and have a huge mess on your hands! If you have a standard size blender, you should be fine.
Store in an airtight bottle in the refrigerator.
It will keep for up to 5 days. Shake well before serving.

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