In 2016, Baileys announced it finally received vegan certification for its almond-milk-based beverage. Made with almond oil, cane sugar, water, vanilla, and almond essence, Baileys Almande was developed as an effort to “get with the times” and meet consumers’ rising demands for dairy-free alternatives, the brand told My Vegan Journal at the time.
Baileys adds oat milk liqueur to product line-up
Nearly a decade later, two new dairy-free libations have joined Baileys’ permanent lineup, and this time, they’re made with oat milk. Coffee Toffee and Cookies & Creamy are the newest, dairy-free boozy additions to the Baileys product range.
“This innovation marks an exciting new chapter for us,” said Milly Shane, the Director of Baileys & Liqueurs for DIAGEO North America. “Whether you go dairy-free or just enjoy how it tastes, oat milk elevates those treating moments we all love. We saw it as the perfect match for the lively, social spirit of Baileys, creating a whole new way to enjoy your coffee.”
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Baileys Coffee Toffee combines oat milk with robust coffee and rich caramel flavors while Cookies & Creamy blends oat milk with vanilla and chocolate cookie notes for a drink that’s both boozy and nostalgic.
How to use non-dairy Baileys
From splashing into cold brew or whipping up a cocktail, Baileys non-dairy liqueurs can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Keep reading for creative ways to use this boozy bev.
1 (Very) nice cream
For months, we’ve been stockpiling vegan ice cream to prepare for the summer heat, but with Baileys dairy-free liqueurs in our fridge, we’re reworking our classic cashew-based desserts to include some booze. We can’t wait to introduce salted caramel chocolate chip to Coffee Toffee, or combine Cookies & Creamy with a pint of cookies and cream, of course. And for those who claim vanilla is too plain, how about adding a splash of classic Baileys Almande for an instant party?
2 Frothy lattes
Remember how oat milk reinvented our morning lattes? Well, we’re betting Coffee Toffee will bring the same level of excitement to liquor-loving coffee drinkers. We’re swapping in at least a cup of oat milk for Baileys, frothing it into a cloud of sweet foam, and adding several shots of espresso. For a more traditional and less time-consuming approach, go for an Irish coffee. We’re hitting our morning cup of jet-black joe with a few shots of Almande or Coffee Toffee for…um…flavor.
3 Boozy cookies
It’s time to take baked goods to a new level with the addition of Irish cream. We’re thinking Baileys n’ Brown Sugar Snickerdoodles, Almond Almande Thumbprints, and Irish Cream Sandwich Cookies. And since you’re already using Baileys, why not dip those cookies into booze instead of milk?
4 Irish cream cinnamon rolls
We’re making our own freshly baked cinnamon rolls from scratch frosted with Irish cream icing.
5 Super smoothies
Smoothies are a gym-goers best friend, as they’re tasty, filling, hydrating, and an excellent way to get easily digestible nutrition into our systems after hitting the treadmill. That said, making a smoothie with added liqueur could motivate us to finish our exercise routine for a yummy treat afterward.
6 Dos leches + Baileys cake
Tres leches cake—made with evaporated, condensed, and heavy cream milks—is a staple Mexican dessert, and the veganized version is the stuff of which dreams are made. The only thing better than a traditional tres leches is swapping one of those leches for Baileys while watching telenovela reruns.
7 On the rocks
Sometimes, it’s the simple things in life that are the most beautiful. In this case, a tumbler filled with a few ice cubes and a heavy pour of Baileys is simplicity mastered. Find us on the front porch, with said tumbler in hand, exhaling loudly in appreciation that Baileys has added even more non-dairy options to its line-up.
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Anna Starostinetskaya is always keeping an eye on all things vegan in her home city of San Francisco, CA and everywhere else.
