Homemade Baileys Irish Cream LiqueurAnyone? This copycat version only takes a few minutes to create, makes a great gift, and is easy to customize to your liking. Yes, please! 😋
Whether you’re hosting a Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, or other holiday celebration, it’s important to keep the spirits high. Of course, you don’t have to worry if you have this creamy liquor on hand. It’s easy to make this simple, sweet and sensational drink at home.
Suffice it to say, everyone who has tasted this homemade version prefers it to store-bought Baileys Irish Cream. You can also customize it to suit you and your guests. So, since it’s time to celebrate, I’m going to keep this short and sweet, friends! 😉
Customize DIY Baileys Irish Cream
I adjusted the flavors to suit my taste. Please do the same. You can also spice it up with nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice, or jazz it up with almond or mint extract. We have listed recommended amounts for these optional ingredients, but feel free to increase or decrease as needed.
As for alcohol, I tried Jameson Irish Whiskey first, but any brand will do. I also experimented with locally available whiskeys such as Jack Daniel’s and Kentucky Bourbon. In the end, I realized that I like to eat it with rum (not authentic, but delicious).
That said, any old whiskey will do just fine, as many other flavors are added to the mix. So, unless you’re an avid whiskey drinker, you can safely choose the cheaper variety without noticing much of a difference.
Next is consumption. You can drink it neat, over ice, mix it with hot coffee or hot chocolate, or any other way you like to enjoy Irish Cream. See how extremely versatile it is?
Coffee at Homemade Baileys?
For me, the instant coffee in this recipe adds a special touch to the overall flavor. But many home cooks have asked me if they really need to add it. If you don’t have instant coffee or don’t like instant coffee, feel free to leave it out. It’s delicious as is.
If you are concerned about caffeine, you can substitute decaffeinated instant coffee. And if the problem is that you’re a real coffee snob (no judgment here!), then yes, add a teaspoon or two of freshly brewed espresso. However, please note that the final product will be a little thinner.
recipe ingredients
- dairy products – This super creamy drink calls for both heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk.
- alcohol – This boozy cream drink pairs well with whiskey or rum. Enjoy the authentic Irish flavor with Jameson Whiskey.
- instant coffee – Instant coffee creates a delightfully layered flavor profile in this cream. However, if you are concerned about caffeine, it is okay to avoid it.
- chocolate syrup – Just a touch of rich chocolate flavor makes this drink perfect.
- excerpt – Vanilla extract enhances each flavor, while almond extract brings a delicate nutty note, creating an elegant liqueur atmosphere.
- option material – If you want to mix it up a bit, add some or all of the ingredients: mint extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
How to make homemade Baileys Irish Cream
- combine Add all ingredients to blender.
- blend About 1 minute at high speed.
- serve Place the blended cream over ice or pour into a bottle with a sealable lid.
- shop – Can be refrigerated for up to 2 months. (PSA: It won’t last that long! 😜) Or, freeze it for even longer and serve chilled over ice cream. To make a delicious slushie, you need to prevent it from curdling with alcohol.
Other delicious holiday drinks
- mulled wine
- homemade eggnog
- sorrel drink
- sorrel fruity sangria
- Puerto Rican Eggnog – Cokito
Happy Holidays!!!
by Imma
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This blog post was originally published in December 2016 and has been updated with additional tips, new photos, and videos.
