Holiday Drinks

This is the one time of the year where after-dinner drinks are in their prime. Creamy concoctions, peppermint and chocolate flavored creations; but for the lactose intolerant, that might mean missing out on all the flavors of the holidays.

Safe After Dinner Libations:
Dessert Wine
Cordials
Brown Liquor (Scotch, Whiskey, Bourbon, Brandy)
Peppermint Schnapps

Or Add Something to your Coffee:
Coffee liqueur
Flavored rum, vodka, or schnapps

If you just can’t stay away from those creamy, coffee-like beverage here’s some tips to making your favorite drinks lactose-free or as lactose-free as possible.

White Russian - vodka, coffee liqueurs, and cream
Use cream if you aren't sensitive to traces of lactose, but if you are sensitive use a soy creamer or a lactose-free alternative.
Or make it a Black Russian and skip the cream altogether!

Bailey's - this is made with Irish cream and Irish Whiskey and can contain traces of lactose, though it is very unlikely.

Espresso Martini - traditionally made with coffee liqueur, vodka and espresso.
If you stick to that you're golden, but there have been so many variations on this. Avoid the chocolate drizzle and the ones made with creamers or milk.
Variations - cappuccino martini, mocha martini, chocolate martini, coffee martini, etc

Eggnog - Lactaid now makes a lactose-free version of this! Or you can make it yourself, lactose-fee of course.

Hot Chocolate - unless it's made with dark chocolate or is a lactose-free version, avoid it!

There are always new drinks created every year, you’re sure to find a lactose-free one that suits your fancy!