Drinks of the Month
Feeney’s Irish Cream Liqueur
If you’re not a fan of whiskey or the black stuff* there’s another way you can celebrate St Patrick’s Day this week and that is with Feeney’s Irish cream liqueur.
Before you say ‘bleugh’, bear with me. I don’t have a sweet tooth and I found myself demolishing an entire glassful.
It is of course outrageously sweet - imagine condensed milk and double cream blitzed with a Galaxy bar. Which would be pretty cloying at room temperature but well chilled or poured over ice it tastes - rather wonderfully - of frozen chocolate bars.
It would be be ridiculously good poured into a chocolate milk shake (adults only, obvs) or you could use it to make the pannacotta in my St Patrick’s Day supper menu.
Tempted? It’s on offer at £12 a litre at Tesco which compares well to £12-13 a standard 70cl bottle elsewhere. Do it!
*Guinness should you be unfamiliar with that phrase.
Aldi Ballycastle Irish County Cream
If you’re a fan of Bailey’s you’ll be unable to resist this ridiculously moreish Irish cream liqueur at a fraction of the price.
Having not tasted them side by side I can’t highlight the exact similarities or differences but I certainly don’t think you'll find yourself shortchanged by the creamy, slightly caramelly flavour which makes me think of the condensed milk I used to have as a kid.
At only £3.99 for 70cl (Bailey’s is selling for about £12 a litre this weekend but is normally £19-20) it’s a ridiculously good bargain. Perfect both for St Patrick’s Day and a present for your mum. Result!
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