Q&A for How to Drink Baileys Irish Cream

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!

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.

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.

Yes, you certainly can. Many people prefer their Baileys chilled or over ice (for the same reason that most people prefer cold milk over room-temperature milk).

Over ice, pour a shot of Baileys and then Coke to taste (it gets too foamy if you pour the Baileys over the Coke). Make it extra indulgent by using ice cream rather than ice.

Baileys Irish Cream is 17% alcohol by volume (that's 34 proof, if you're American). So, for every liter of Baileys, 170 ml is alcohol - or if you prefer imperial, for every quart of Baileys, 5 ounces is alcohol.

There is no right and wrong when it comes to warming it. Prepare and drink it the way you feel it tastes right.

Yes, that's a common way to enjoy Bailey's. In some groups it's a Christmas tradition (usually in countries where eggnog is uncommon).

No it is not. Bailey's mostly contains alcohol, which means it is haram (forbidden).

You only need a cocktail shaker for certain kinds of mixed drinks. If you want to serve Baileys over ice, just put the ice cubes in the glass and then pour the Baileys over them.

No, Baileys does not have to be stored in the fridge. The recommended storage temperature for Baileys is 32°F to 77°F and make sure that it is not in direct sunlight.

Possibly, but it's dependent on what your taste preferences are. It's a very mild and creamy alcoholic drink, which easily masks the flavor or sensation of alcohol. You do need to go easy on it, as too much can not only cause you to become drunk but it can also be sickly in large quantities.

Yes, this is possible to do if you like a milky texture mixed with a creamy texture. It will be a little like a flavored milkshake to drink.