New Creamsicle

*Note - this is one of the rare occasions I actually like something semi-orange flavored. Normally, my tongue despises anything orange-y.

As I mentioned in the last post, while looking for non-dairy additions for my coffee, I was talked into buying whipped cream-flavored vodka. (The label actually states that it is imitation whipped cream flavored vodka...really?) As soon as I brought it home & took a taste, I instantly was reminded of those little Dixie cups we had in elementary school, with the flat wooden spoons and orange sherbet. The following shot should remind you of the same thing:

1/2 shot Cointreau
1/2 shot whipped cream vodka (Pinnacle)
splash orange juice

No wooden spoon required!

You could also vary this by adding it to Perrier for a little fizz, or skipping the Cointreau altogether and just putting the whipped cream vodka in orange juice.

Coco-coffee Shake

Rarely do I admit when I buy or partake in something as vile sounding as 'whipped cream vodka', but when I was looking for something to put in my coffee that wasn't Bailey's, I thought I'd give it a try. Obviously the cheap price helped; these types of vodkas are geared toward fresh green 21-year olds who don't know any better.
Bailey's is good, but not for people such as myself who are lactose semi-tolerant. And until they develop a dairy free version of it, I have to come up with different ideas!

Vary quantities to taste:
1/2 - 3/4 c Dark-brewed coffee, made with freshly ground beans like Peet's
1 shot whipped cream-flavored vodka
3-4 T coconut milk (sweetened or unsweetened, I used unsweetened)
1 shot Kahlua
Ice

Place ice in blender first, then add vodka, Kahlua, and coconut milk. Add coffee, then blend. I added a bit more coconut milk to mine to make it super creamy but others that I made this for thought it a little too rich. You can also use light coconut milk, if desired. Cinnamon could be good sprinkled on top too :-).