Top 10 Baileys Irish Cream Drinks with Recipes

What is Baileys Irish Cream

Baileys Irish Cream, introduced in 1974, is an alcoholic liqueur from Ireland, made from cream and Irish whiskey. The product was manufactured by ‘Gilbeys of Ireland’ and was distributed by ‘Diageo’. A popular ingredient for many cocktails, shots and other drinks, cakes, desserts, etc., the alcohol content (ABV) of Baileys is only 17%, while the ingredients used in this beverage are gluten free. It has 327 calories of energy and is 34 proof.

Top 10 Baileys Irish Cream Drinks with Recipes

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Here is our choicest list of how to make your own Baileys Irish Cream drinks at home. Try them all, and enjoy the elegant flavor.

Recipes for Cocktail Drinks with Baileys Irish Cream

Baileys Irish Cream Drinks

1. Baileys Irish Cream Easy Holiday Party Drink

Mix 1 oz of Creme de Cacao, and ½ oz of each of Frangelico and Baileys Original Irish Cream, along with a few ice cubes in a jar. Transfer in a cocktail glass. Float grenadine on top and garnish with a frozen stemmed cherry. The drink should have a reddish look.

Easy Baileys Irish Cream Recipe for Holiday Party Drink

2. Alcoholic Hot Coffee Mixed Drink with Baileys Irish Cream

Boil 10 oz milk in a pan, and transfer half the milk into a jug. Add 1 oz of coffee while stirring continuously for a while, or until mixed evenly. Leave aside for a few minutes. Now add 1⅔ oz of Baileys Irish Cream and the remaining milk. Whisk the mixture again and serve in coffee mugs, topped with fresh cream and a pinch of powdered coffee and cinnamon, each. Serve hot or warm, according to your preference.
[If you prefer the taste of chocolate, you can replace the 1 oz coffee with the same amount of hot chocolate, and the coffee powder garnish with chocolate powder.]

Alcoholic Hot Coffee Mixed Drink with Baileys Irish Cream

3. 3-Layered Short Shooter Party Drinks with Baileys Irish Cream

Layer ⅓ oz of each of the following, in order: Kahlua, Baileys Irish Cream, and chilled Jagermeister in pre-chilled shot glasses and serve them to your friends.

3-Layered Short Shooter with Baileys Original Irish Cream

4. Baileys Irish Cream Simple Homemade Dessert Drink

In a blender, blend 3 scoops of chocolate ice cream until smooth. Now stop the blender and add 3 oz of Baileys Irish Cream, 1 tsp evaporated milk and an oz of vodka and blend again for a few seconds. Strain into stylish glasses, topped with whipped cream and cocoa powder or ground caramel.

Baileys Irish Cream Simple Homemade Dessert Drink

5. Christmas-Party After-Dinner Eggnog Using Baileys

In a blender, thoroughly blend 6 eggs and ¾ bottle rum at high speed. Lower the speed and blend again with 10 oz condensed milk, 14 oz evaporated milk, 2 oz liquid dark chocolate, 1 tbsp vanilla essence and a cup of Baileys Irish Cream. Freeze it for 20-30 minutes in the refrigerator and serve in short, wide glasses. Stand a cinnamon stick in each glass before you serve.
[If you are a vegetarian, making ‘eggnog’ with no eggs is quite possible! For that, simply replace the eggs with 1 pack (3.4 oz) of pudding mix.]

Christmas Eggnog Dessert Drinks with Baileys Irish Cream

6. Light Shooter Shots with Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur

Pour 1 oz of Baileys Irish Cream and Jameson Irish Whiskey, each, along with a dash of each of lemon juice and peppermint (or butterscotch) schnapps in a shot glass rimmed with kosher salt (optional). Carefully mix all the ingredients together. Top with some coarsely-ground almonds and hazelnuts. Shoot in immediately.

Light Shooter Shots with Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur

7. Baileys Irish Cream Manly Devil’s Cocktail Drinks

In a shaker throw a few ice cubes, and add ⅓ parts of each of vodka, Baileys Irish Cream, and Jagermeister. Shake thoroughly and pour into chilled glasses. Decorate with chocolate swirls.

Baileys Irish Cream & Vodka Manly Devil’s Cocktail Drink

8. Mudslide Summer Punch with Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur

Use your blender to combine ⅓ cup of Kahlua, ¼ cup of Baileys Irish Cream with 2 cups of milk. Additionally, add ¼ cup of vodka/white rum/gin, if you want a stronger drink. Sprinkle coffee powder from the top.

Mudslide Summer Punch Recipe with Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur

9. Standard Milkshake Using Baileys Irish Cream

In a shaker, vigorously shake 1 1/3 oz of Baileys Irish Cream, 4 oz milk, 1 egg yolk, and 1 tsp of common sugar syrup. Strain over ice into a cocktail glass. Serve, garnished with cream and cocoa flakes.

Easy & Simple Milkshake Using Baileys Irish Cream

10. Baileys Irish Cream Asian Martini

Combine 1 oz of each of Baileys Irish Cream, Irish whiskey, and TY KU Sake (the 4000-year-old national spirit of Japan). Serve with ice in chilled martini glasses.

Baileys Irish Cream Asian Martini

Remember that vegans, or those with issues of lactose intolerance, can go for Baileys Almande – Almondmilk Liqueur instead, which is an almond milk-based beverage that Baileys released in May 2016. Either way, experience these exquisite drinks with your friends and family, and prove yourself to be smarter than your bartender!