Irish Cream - Mock Creme De Menthe
Irish Cream
50 rich and creamy!
Rye whiskey 1/2 cups 375 mL
Sweetened condensed milk 11 oz. 300 mL
Light cream (half and half) 1 cup 250 mL
Large eggs 2 2
Instant coffee granules 1 tsp. 5 mL
Dry chocolate drink mix (such as QUIK) 1 tsp. 5 mL
Vanilla 1 tsp. 5 mL
Measure all ingredients into blender. Process until smooth.
Pour into bottle or jar to store in refrigerator. If using as a gift, be sure it’s fresh with a label stating to keep refrigerated and to use within 2 weeks. Makes 41/2 cups (1 L) liqueur.
Mock Creme De Menthe
just like the real thing!
Granulated sugar 1/2 cups 375 mL
Boiling water 2 cups 500 mL
Peppermint flavoring 1/2 tsp. 2 mL
Vodka 2 cups 500 mL
Green food coloring 1/8 tsp. 0.5 mL
Stir sugar into boiling water in bowl until sugar dissolves.
Cool. ‘
Add flavoring, vodka and food coloring. Pour into containers. Let stand in cool spot for 2 weeks.
Ready for use or for gifts.
Makes approximately 4 3/4 cups (1 L) liqueur.