Turns out, Baileys does not go bad even after its “best by” date was in 2016. I knew I had these bottles somewhere and was confident that I also have the original Irish cream one, but turns out I only had double chocolate Baileys, I am not sure they even make one like that anymore. But it was just as good. I think any baileys would go wonderfully in this drink. This Irish cream whipped coffee is here just in time for St. Patrick’s day.

Now, usually on St. Patrick’s day, I would go out and have a Guinness with my husband. Because Guinness from the tap is better than anything. But, since all of the bars and restaurants are closed and NO ONE, and I mean when I say NO ONE is currently selling tap beer, except for a few beer stores but they usually carry their own lines of beer and other malt beverages. So, no Guinness for me this year. I could buy the can or the bottle, but I will not be able to draw the four-leaf clover in the foam, not even before I have had it. This Irish cream whipped coffee will have to make it work.

I am absolutely and completely native to my region of Europe. But I love celebrating other cultures and their celebrations. And you know, this is just an excuse to have a coffee cocktail in the middle of the day, so what better reason do you really need?

If you want to learn about the true meaning and reason of St Patrick’s day, I recommend giving this a read. Let’s all widen our knowledge of other cultures. Even when food and drinks make up at least 80% of every celebration there is, the reason behind it is much more important and should be acknowledged. Now, let’s make a nice alcoholic coffee to celebrate this Wednesday if you have no other reasons for it.