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Irish Cream

14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk 1 cup heavy cream 1 ½ cups Irish whiskey 1 teaspoon instant coffee 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a blender, combine all ingredients for 30 seconds. Pour into airtight bottles and refrigerate for up to two months. This is a great gift for the holidays. Enjoy! Please drink responsibly, ages 21+ only.

Recipe adapted from marthastewart.com

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