How to Drink Baileys: Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Cocktails & More

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Discover the best ways to drink Baileys Irish Cream (as a mixed drink or on its own)
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With its delicious combo of whiskey, cream, and cocoa extract, there’s nothing like the sweet kick of Baileys Irish Cream to liven up your evening. How exactly are you supposed to enjoy this creamy whiskey, though? You’ve come to the right article. From coffee and hot chocolate to cocktails and milkshakes, we’ve got you covered with plenty of delicious Baileys recipes that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Method 1
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Irish Coffee

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  1. your coffee. Use automatic drip, a French press, the pour-over method, or even instant coffee—the stronger your beverage is, the better.
  2. Pour 1  c (240 mL) of heavy cream and 3 US tbsp (44 mL) of Baileys into a metal bowl. Use an electric mixer to beat the ingredients together until stiff peaks form. [1]
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  3. Watermark wikiHow to Drink Baileys Irish Cream
    Grab a tall glass and pour in 2 to 3 US tbsp (30 to 44 mL) of Baileys, 1 tbsp (12.5 g) of brown sugar, and 1  c (240 mL) of coffee. Stir all the ingredients together, leaving ample space on the top for your spiked whipped cream. [2]
  4. Top your drink with a liberal amount of the Baileys whipped cream you prepared earlier. [3]
    • Alternative: Don’t feel like making special whipped cream? Just make a simple spiked coffee by combining 4  fl oz (120 mL) of hot coffee with 2  fl oz (59 mL) of Baileys. [4]
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Baileys Shooters

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Drink Baileys Irish Cream

    Pour 1 ⁄ 3   fl oz (9.9 mL) of Grand Marnier into a shot glass, followed by 1 ⁄ 3   fl oz (9.9 mL) of Baileys and 1 ⁄ 3   fl oz (9.9 mL) of Kahlua . Enjoy your triple-decker combination of coffee, cream, and citrus flavors! [5]
    • The B-52 is a layered shot that starts with the densest liquid on the bottom of the shot glass.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Drink Baileys Irish Cream

    Start by pouring 1 ⁄ 2   fl oz (15 mL) of amaretto into a shot glass, followed by 1 ⁄ 4   fl oz (7.4 mL) of Baileys. Then, top your drink with a liberal amount of whipped cream. [6]
    • The Blow Job contains Baileys Irish Cream as well as whipped cream, so it's a dairy lover's drink. Try to layer this shooter rather than mix or blend it.
    • To really get into the spirit of the BJ shot, keep your hands behind your back when you take this shot, and try drinking the shot using your mouth alone. [7]
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Drink Baileys Irish Cream

    Pour an equal amount ( 1 ⁄ 4 fluid ounce (7.4 mL) each) of Baileys, vodka , amaretto, and Kahlua into an ice-filled cocktail shaker. After shaking it all together, strain the mixture into a shot glass. [8]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Drink Baileys Irish Cream

    Dissolve 2 packets of unflavored gelatin in 1  c (240 mL) of coffee. Once everything is dissolved, stir in 2 ⁄ 3   c (160 mL) of Baileys along with 1 ⁄ 3   c (79 mL) of whiskey. Pour the mixture evenly into 12 plastic shot glasses , and stick it in the fridge for 2-3 hours. When the shots are set, serve them with a dollop of whipped cream and some chocolate shavings. [9]
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Drink Baileys Irish Cream

    Pour 2 ⁄ 3   fl oz (20 mL) of Kahlua each into 3 shot glasses. Then, mix 2  fl oz (59 mL) of Baileys and 2  fl oz (59 mL) of heavy cream and cocktail shaker before layering it on top of the Kahlua in each shot glass. As a finishing touch, garnish each shot with whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder. [10]
  6. Watermark wikiHow to Drink Baileys Irish Cream

    Stir one 3.9 oz (110 g) packet of chocolate pudding mix with one 0.73 oz (21 g) packet of hot cocoa mix, along with 2 ⁄ 3   c (160 mL) of whole milk. Once the entire mixture is combined, stir in 2 ⁄ 3   c (160 mL) of Baileys and 1 ⁄ 2   tsp (2.5 mL) of vanilla extract. Divide the pudding into 12 plastic shot glasses, and refrigerate them for 2 hours until they’re set. [11]
    • Give your shots an extra punch of hot cocoa by topping them with whipped cream, cocoa powder, and mini marshmallows.
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Baileys Martinis

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  1. Mix 2  fl oz (59 mL) of Baileys with 1 ⁄ 4   fl oz (7.4 mL) of vodka. Shake the mixture together in an ice-filled cocktail shaker , before straining it into a chilled martini glass . [12]
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Drink Baileys Irish Cream

    Pour 1.6 oz (50 mL) of Baileys, 0.8 oz (25 mL) of espresso, and 0.8 oz (25 mL) of vodka into a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes. Shake your drink until it's good and cold, and then strain it into a martini glass. [13]

  3. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes, and then pour in 3 1 ⁄ 2  US tbsp (52 mL) of Baileys, 2 1 ⁄ 2   tsp (12 mL) of vodka, and 1 1 ⁄ 2  US tbsp (22 mL) of chocolate liqueur. Shake your drink, and then strain it into a martini glass. [14]
    • For a flourish, you can garnish your glass with shaved chocolate or a dusting of cocoa powder.

  4. Make a frozen mudslide by blending 4 cups (600 g) of crushed ice along with 2 US tbsp (30 mL) of chocolate syrup, 1 1 ⁄ 2   fl oz (44 mL) of vodka, 1 1 ⁄ 2   fl oz (44 mL) of coffee-flavored liqueur, and 1 1 ⁄ 2   fl oz (44 mL) of Baileys. Pour the mixture into 4 separate glasses, topping each one with whipped cream. [15]
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Drink Baileys Irish Cream

    Mix 2  fl oz (59 mL) of Baileys and 1  fl oz (30 mL) of peppermint liqueur together in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Then, filter the mixture into a martini glass and garnish it with dark chocolate shavings. [16]
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Spiked Hot Chocolate

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  1. Prepare the hot chocolate as your base drink. With your stove set to medium-low heat, mix 2 tbsp (15 g) of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1-2 tbsp (13-26 g) of sugar, 1 pinch of salt, and 2 US tbsp (30 mL) of milk together in a saucepan. Once the sugar and cocoa powder completely dissolve, pour in 7 ⁄ 8   c (210 mL) of milk. Turn the heat up to medium, stirring the mixture once in awhile. To finish things off, stir in 1 ⁄ 4   tsp (1.2 mL) of vanilla extract. [17]
    • Instant hot chocolate can work, as can hot chocolates flavored with mint or caramel.
    • You will add Baileys at the end of the process, so you can make hot chocolate according to your own recipe.
  2. As a general rule of thumb, add 2  fl oz (59 mL) of Baileys per 1  c (240 mL) of hot chocolate. [18] Start with less, then taste to gauge the flavor before you add more.
  3. Top your hot chocolate with whipped cream, along with miniature marshmallows and chocolate shavings. For even more flourish, try:
    • Adding a drizzle of chocolate sauce [19]
    • Sticking a chocolate wafer cookie into the whipped cream.
    • Serving the milkshake with a cookie straw.
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Baileys Milkshake

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  1. Add 1 scoop of vanilla and 1 scoop of chocolate ice cream to your mixer, along with 2  fl oz (59 mL) of Baileys. [20] Feel free to get creative with your ice cream flavors, though—Baileys and coffee ice cream go well together, as well as mint chocolate chip, peanut butter, rum raisin, pumpkin, or cookies and cream.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Drink Baileys Irish Cream
    Add caramel sauce and chocolate sauce to the mixture. Squeeze in 1 US tbsp (15 mL) chocolate sauce to your alcoholic ice cream mixture, along with 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of caramel sauce. [21] Feel free to add other flavors that go well with Baileys, like citrus or Amaretto, as well as:
    • Fresh fruit like a banana, peaches, or strawberries.
    • Peanuts, walnuts, or almonds.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Drink Baileys Irish Cream
    In addition to your ice cream, Baileys, sauces, and mix-ins, pour in 2  c (470 mL) of whole milk. Blend everything together in your blender or milkshake maker. [22]
    • For a thicker milkshake, use a little less milk.
    • For a thinner milkshake, use a little more.
  4. Whipped cream from a can is totally fine for this. [23] However, you can get ambitious and make your own Baileys whipped cream by whipping 1  c (240 mL) of heavy cream and 3 US tbsp (44 mL) of Baileys into a metal bowl and beating with an electric mixer until it's stiff. [24]
    • Feel free to top your milkshake with all sorts of toppings, like sprinkles, mini marshmallows, and pieces of crumbled cookies. [25]
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Cocktails

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Drink Baileys Irish Cream

    Add a handful of ice to a drinking glass, followed by 3 1 ⁄ 2   fl oz (100 mL) of Baileys. Enjoy your sweet but brisk drink! [26]
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Drink Baileys Irish Cream

    Make this strong drink by mixing 2  fl oz (59 mL) of Baileys with 2  fl oz (59 mL) of whiskey . Shake your concoction until it's cold, and then strain it into a lowball glass . [27]

  3. Add 3 scoops of vanilla ice cream into a tall glass, along with 1  c (240 mL) of Guiness and 1 ⁄ 4   c (59 mL) of Baileys. Garnish your drink with a little bit of chocolate syrup, and it’s good to go. [28]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Drink Baileys Irish Cream

    Pour a standard of bottle of Guiness into a tall glass first. Then, pour 1  fl oz (30 mL) of Baileys and 1  fl oz (30 mL) of Irish whiskey into 2 separate shot glasses. Drop both of these glasses into the Guiness glass and drink the beverage right away. [29]

  5. Scoop ice into your blender until it’s completely full. Then, drizzle in 4  c (950 mL) of chocolate milk, 4 packets (1 oz) of hot chocolate mix, and 4  fl oz (120 mL) of Baileys. Blend everything until it’s thoroughly mixed together, and pour the beverage into 4 glasses. [30]
    • For a fun finish, squeeze a little of bit of chocolate syrup into each glass before you pour the hot chocolate it. Feel free to garnish each glass with a squirt of whipped cream and some chocolate pieces, too.
  6. Watermark wikiHow to Drink Baileys Irish Cream

    Scoop a few ice cubes into a lowball glass. In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, mix 1.6 oz (50 mL) of vodka and 0.8 oz (25 mL) of Baileys together before pouring it into the lowball glass. Fill the glass up the rest of the way with 1.6 oz (50 mL) of cream, and add a few chocolate shavings on top for good measure. [31]

  7. Mix 2  fl oz (59 mL) of Baileys, 1  fl oz (30 mL) of coconut rum , and 1  fl oz (30 mL) of cream mixed with a splash of half-and-half in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Then, pour the drink into any kind of drinking glass. [32]
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    Absolutely! This combo is actually known as "The Lucky Irishman." All you have to do is scoop some ice into a drinking glass and pour in 1 oz (30 mL) each of Irish whiskey and Baileys. Stir everything together, and your drink is ready to go!
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    According to the Baileys brand, an opened bottle is good for up to 2 years. Just make sure that you're storing it between 32 and 77°F (0 to 32°C) in an area that doesn't get a lot of direct sunlight.
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    Definitely! In fact, you can make a Snow on the Beach cocktail by mixing 1.5 oz (45 mL) of cream of coconut, 1 oz (30 mL) of Baileys, 0.75 oz (22 mL) of spiced rum, and 0.75 oz (22 mL) of pineapple juice in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Then, filter the mixture into an ice-filled lowball glass and serve it with a pineapple chunk and some shredded coconut.
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      • Don’t worry about storing your Baileys in the refrigerator. According to the official website, Baileys should be stored in a non-sunny place that’s between 32 to 77 °F (0 to 25 °C). [33]
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      2. ↑ https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a11458/irish-coffee/
      3. ↑ https://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/irish-coffee/
      4. ↑ https://www.readersdigest.ca/food/recipes/baileys-and-coffee/
      5. ↑ https://www.food.com/recipe/b-52-layered-shot-328714
      6. ↑ https://www.food.com/recipe/blow-job-cocktail-481353
      7. ↑ https://bwog.com/2011/04/drinking-with-bwog-the-blowjob/
      8. ↑ https://www.thrillist.com/recipe/screaming-orgasm-shot-recipe
      9. ↑ https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a57864/baileys-jell-o-shots-recipe/
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      2. ↑ https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a57179/hot-cocoa-pudding-shots-recipe/
      3. ↑ https://www.food.com/recipe/baileys-martini-214514
      4. ↑ https://www.redonline.co.uk/food/recipes/a525228/baileys-flat-white-martini/
      5. ↑ https://www.food.com/recipe/baileys-chocolatini-213041
      6. ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/32628/frozen-mudslide/
      7. ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/261828/baileys-minty-martini/
      8. ↑ https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/simple-hot-cocoa-for-one-369469
      9. ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/261435/baileys-hot-chocolate/
      10. ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/261435/baileys-hot-chocolate/
      11. ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/261832/baileys-milkshakes/
      12. ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/261832/baileys-milkshakes/
      13. ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/261832/baileys-milkshakes/
      14. ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/261832/baileys-milkshakes/
      15. ↑ https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a11458/irish-coffee/
      16. ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/261832/baileys-milkshakes/
      17. ↑ https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/baileys-on-ice
      18. ↑ https://mixthatdrink.com/jack-knife/
      19. ↑ https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a58550/baileys-irish-floats-recipe/
      20. ↑ https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a58568/irish-slammers-irish-car-bomb-drink-recipe/
      21. ↑ https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a22128546/baileys-frozen-hot-chocolate/
      22. ↑ https://www.thebar.com/en-gb/recipes/white-russian
      23. ↑ https://www.food.com/recipe/baileys-beach-baby-211060
      24. ↑ https://www.baileys.com/en-us/frequently-asked-questions/

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      Baileys Irish Cream is a whiskey-based liqueur that can be drank straight or used to make sweet and creamy cocktails. One common Baileys shooter is a B-52, which is a creamy, citrusy shot. To make one, layer ½ ounce each of Kahlua, Baileys, and Triple Sec. You can also make Baileys martinis. First, mix 2 ounces of Baileys with ¼ ounce of vodka. Then, shake it with ice cubes in a cocktail shaker and strain it into a martini glass. For a flat white martini, mix 1/8 ounce of Baileys with 1 ounce of espresso and 1 ounce of vodka. You can also add a shot of Baileys to coffee or hot chocolate for an alcoholic pick-me-up. For more tips, including how to make a Baileys milkshake, read on!

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