Dairy-Free Irish Coffee

This is the best dairy-free version of this iconic cocktail. Made with flavorful almond milk plus a rich and sweet cashew cream created fresh in the NutraMilk. A classic for St. Patrick's, or just a delicious warming drink for the end of the day. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

For dairy-free Irish Coffee

• 1 cup almond milk made with the NutraMilk
• ¾ cup cashew cream made with the NutraMilk
• 2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp. sugar of choice or liquid sweetener of choice
• 1 tsp. coffee extract or 1 tablespoon instant coffee or 1 teaspoon instant espresso mixed with small amount of hot water and let cool, or espresso
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 200 ml Irish whiskey

For almond milk

• 1 cup (150g) almonds
• 6 cups (1.5 quarts) water
• 1/8 teaspoon Pink Himalayan salt (optional)

For cashew cream

• 1 cup cashews
• ½ cup water
• 1 tbsp. maple syrup or sweetener of choice (optional)
• 1 tsp. vanilla essence

INSTRUCTIONS          

• Start by making fresh almond milk with the NutraMilk:
• Place almonds in the NutraMilk container.
• Press Butter cycle, set for 7 minutes.
• Press Start.
• Add water and replace lid.
• Press Mix (do not change the default Mix time).
• Press Start.
• Press Dispense, open spigot and fill your container with almond milk.

• For Cashew cream
• Place cashews in the NutraMilk container.
• Set butter cycle for 5-6 minutes. If necessary, set for an additional 1-2 minutes for a creamier butter.
• Add the rest of dip ingredients and process until smooth. Add more water if you want a thinner consistency. Set aside ¾ cup for this recipe and store the rest in the fridge or freeze for later use.

• Add all ingredients for dairy-free Irish Coffee to the NutraMilk and process under 1 minute, until all ingredients are well-blended.

• Pour over ice. Enjoy!