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Every year, my husband and I tend to overlook Valentine’s Day. It comes right after Christmas, followed by our anniversary at the end of January, and then, before we know it, it’s Valentine's Day! What I’m most excited about every year is Galentine’s Day. It’s the perfect excuse to get together with my gals, enjoy great conversation, share tons of laughs, snap a few silly selfies and, of course, indulge in an amazing drink.
I typically make this delightful treat around Christmas, using my go-to recipe with regular Bailey’s Liqueur. But, as luck would have it, I ran out. Being the frugal miser that I am, I decided to improvise and used Bailey’s Strawberries & Cream Liqueur instead, since it was what I had on hand. Why not, right? Well, the “spirits” were on my side, because this tasted like strawberry tres leches cake – basically, a slice of strawberry heaven, like a big, sweet hug in cake form.
It’s (slightly) pink, chocolatey, an absolute treat and perfect for sharing with a few friends. My recipe combines the creamy, cinnamon-kissed flavor of RumChata, the sweetness of Strawberries & Cream Bailey’s and a splash of Kahlúa for a subtle chocolatey kick. Your friends will thank you!
This Valentine’s Day let’s just go ahead and skip the flowers and jewelry (just kidding, definitely not the jewelry) and grab your best gal pals for a get-together instead. Whip up this cocktail and prepare for your friends to love you even more than they already do (if that’s even possible). So, here’s to you ladies and drinks that taste like dessert but come with no baking required!
Recipe:
1 1/2 ounces RumChata
1 1/2 ounces Strawberries & Cream Bailey’s
1 ounce Kahlúa
Combine ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake and strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
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