Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!! Today we celebrate all things Irish, or really we drink their beer, eat their foods, and wear the color green, but hey that’s close enough. We thought we would do a special cocktail recipe for this day. What better way to party like the Irish than to indulge in some whiskey and coffee? Ok so I don’t really know how authentic it is, seeing how I’ve never been to Ireland (but yes I do have a tiny bit of Irish blood in me). Anyway, we have put together this nice Vegan Irish Coffee recipe made with all organic and fair trade ingredients! As the Irish say, Sláinte!
Vegan Irish Coffee
Organic Nutmeg or Cinnamon for garnish
Brew your favorite brand of organic fair trade coffee (we suggest Equal Exchange) either in a french press or in your coffee maker. Once the coffee is hot, pour into a mug and add the whiskey and brown sugar. Mix until the sugar is melted.
Organic whiskey is new to the market and you may have trouble finding it. The closest we found to Irish Whiskey was Lion’s Pride Organic Whiskey out of Chicago and Organic Malt Whiskey from Braeside Farms Distillery in Oregon. There are a few other organic whiskies, most hailing form Wales, Scotland, and England. As far as brown sugar, try Wholesome Sweetners Light Brown Sugar, which is vegan, fair trade, and organic!
Next, fill the rest of the mug with soy creamer or whipped cream. The whip is usually a bit thicker and works better for this recipe. We recommend either Soyatoo whipped cream or creamer, both made with organic ingredients. Lastly, garnish your drink with a few sprinkles of organic nutmeg or cinnamon for a little extra taste.
Check out Mountain Rose Herbs for fair trade spices and Simply Organic for all organic spices. All the fair trade and organic products listed above should easily be found at your local co-op, natural foods grocery, Whole Foods, or online. For the whiskey, you will need to order online or go to a specialty liquor store, Bev & More is a good place to start. Once again, Happy St. Patrick’s Day and drink responsibly!
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March 17, 2011 at 12:02 pm
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March 17, 2011 at 6:55 pm
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