Baileys Irish Cream

Whip up a batch of your own Baileys Irish cream today. Cream, whiskey, coffee, vanilla, sweet chocolate and more. This copycat Baileys Irish Cream is! Give this sweet Irish cream flavor homemade Baileys a try.

If you are wanting to whip up and sip on a cocktail you have to try this Irish cream. A homemade Baileys Irish cream that is great for flavoring cocktails, sipping on over ice, and more.

This Baileys liqueur uses everyday ingredients that you might have on hand already. Whip it up and serve up for parties, holidays and more.

Why Make Homemade

Simple Ingredients – All you need is simple ingredients to make this drink. Raid your pantry for the ingredients needed.

Fresh Flavor – we can’t tell you how good this is! You will find it has a fresher flavor than store bought Irish Cream.

Easy to Make – So easy to make, and quick. Just mix up and pour over ice, create cocktails, etc.

Ingredients Needed

• Whiskey – we used Jameson whiskey as it is an Irish whiskey and is good for the traditional Baileys flavor.
• Half and Half – Silky, creamy, and a nice flavor to balance the whiskey and condensed milk.
• Sweetened Condensed Milk – Thick, ultra creamy, and will give a sweet flavor to the recipe.
• Cold Brew – Cold brew espresso or espresso itself will work for this. Depending on how strong of coffee you want.
• Chocolate – Chocolate syrup is what we used, we bought Hershey’s chocolate sauce for making chocolate milk.
• Vanilla – Just a little vanilla will add a nice sweetness to the Baileys Irish cream mixture.

How to Make

Step 1: Add all the ingredients into a pitcher, and stir or shake. You want to fully mix the ingredients.

Step 2: Pour over ice and serve, or store in the fridge until ready to drink.

Storage

You can store your Baileys drink in the fridge for up to 10 days after it is made. Just make sure to place in an airtight container, and then stir well before pouring into a glass.

This Baileys recipe does not freeze due to the dairy used, it would curdle and separate.

Expert Tips

• This homemade Irish cream is so! Don’t put ingredients in a blender, as it will overmix the ingredients.
• Use the homemade Liqueur to make a white Russian cocktail.
• Add this in with some vanilla bean ice cream and whipped cream for a dessert option.
• Make sure to store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• This Irish cream liqueur is great Christmas gift to those who enjoy alcohol.

Practical notes

What is Bailey’s Irish Cream?

Fine whiskey, and sweetened condensed milk and half and half join together with some rich coffee or espresso. This is a cocktail alone or mix in desserts, serve with ice cream, or create cocktails.

What is the best way to drink Baileys Irish Cream?

Serve straight over ice, mix with coffee for a coffee cocktail, pour the Baileys in martini’s and more. There are so many refreshing ways to drink this cream.

What do you mix with Baileys?

Tea, coffee, Tequila, and much more. There is so much you can pair with this liqueur.

Can you drink Baileys straight?

You can drink this Bailey’s straight if you would like. It is versatile in how to use so feel free to use alone with some ice, or opt for making into a cocktail.

Ingredients

Makes 0 about 4 cups

• 1 1/3 cup Jameson Irish Whiskey
• 4 tablespoons Cold Brew Coffee or Espresso
• 1 1/3 cup half and half
• 2 tablespoons chocolate Hershey’s syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 14 ounces

Equipment

• Lenox Tuscany Classics Pierced Pitcher, 48 Ounces, Clear
• Airtight Container

Method

1. In a pitcher you will add all your ingredients. Whiskey, half and half, condensed milk, coffee, chocolate syrup, and vanilla.
2. Mix well until combined, and then serve over ice or use to mix with any cocktail or martini ingredients.
3. Refrigerate any leftover Baileys Irish cream you don’t use right away.

Kitchen notes

Whiskey –

We recommend using an Irish whiskey that way it gets the same flavor of a traditional Irish cream. Half and Half – Make sure to use half and half and not milk. The thickness helps to give this drink richness and a creamy texture. Coffee – You can use a cold brew coffee or espresso. It is up to you on which flavor you prefer when making your Irish cream liqueur. Chocolate Sauce – We used a Hershey’s chocolate sauce like you would use to make chocolate milk. Any brand works. Storage – You will be able to store your Baileys in the fridge for up to 10 days once made. Stir well then enjoy.