Irish Cream Recipe {Gifts from the Kitchen} (2024)

FAQs

What food pairs well with Baileys? ›

Really easy to make at home, you just need Baileys, ice cream, and whatever toppings your heart desires. Try a good squirt of whipped cream, broken-up pretzel pieces to add some crunch, throw on some sprinkles, and you can even drizzle with chocolate sauce. It's your masterpiece!

Baileys™ has a best before date on the left hand side of the back label (two years from date of manufacture). Other manufacturers, such as Carolan's™ may have different recommendations. They suggest a shelf-life of six months after opening, and recommend storage in the refrigerator once the product is opened.

17% Alc/Vol.

Baileys can be easily mixed with all manner of beverages to make a simple, creamy drink. The only rule is to avoid citrus or anything with a lot of citric acid, which makes it curdle. That means avoid juices and soda.

It's not essential to store cream liqueurs like Baileys the fridge if you haven't got any room, but it's preferable. However, the most important thing is to avoid higher temperatures and sunlight so anywhere cool and dark will do the job.

Just like with other Irish creams, the best way to drink Baileys is straight and over ice. Baileys has such a well-balanced liqueur, that drinking it simply, is considered the ideal way to drink it.

The acidic lime juice causes the cream-based Baileys to curdle. The curdled Baileys does not taste sour, but it does rapidly gain viscosity and stick to the drinker's teeth, reminiscent of cement. For a sweeter taste, two shot glasses, one of lemonade and one of Baileys, can be used.

Baileys Original lasts 2 years from the day of bottling, opened or unopened when stored at the optimum temperature (0 to 25°C/32 to 77°F).

Does Bailey's Irish Cream go bad or expire? Generally as long as you don't subject it to temperature extremes it will last well beyond the official 2 year "best taste before" date. Over time the taste will change and the liquid tends to go a bit darker but only really noticeable if you do a side by side comparison.

What are the side effects of Baileys Irish Cream? ›

Another Christmassy tipple that could raise your blood pressure is Baileys Irish Cream. As stated within the brand name, Baileys contains cream, which means it also contains added sugars. "Drinking alcohol increases blood pressure and repeated drinking causes sustained high blood pressure," notes Drinkaware.

If so, you'll be pleased to learn that yes - Baileys does contain a minute amount of caffeine! Though it's not something many people tend to think about, having an understanding of what ingredients are in your favorite alcoholic beverage can help keep you safe and informed when enjoying it.

Baileys is made from the very best of premium quality dairy cream, triple-distilled whiskey, and fine spirits. It takes about 220 million liters of fresh cream from 38,000 top-bred Irish dairy cows (Baileys Ladies) for the creation of baileys annually.

Baileys and Kahlua both complement a freshly brewed cup of coffee, but there are distinct differences between the two liqueurs. Baileys is creamy and derives its taste from cream, cocoa, and Irish Whiskey. Kahlua is dark without the creaminess of Baileys and is made with 100 percent arabica coffee, rum, and sugar.

With St. Patrick's Day coming up, I thought it would be fun to create this Bailey's Irish Cream Snack Mix. This snack mix has it all – crunchy cereal, salty pretzels, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate candies, festive sprinkles, and a little kick of Irish cream liqueur.

Here are some ways to enjoy its unique flavour profile: Neat: For the purists, a simple pour of Baileys, slightly chilled, allows the full spectrum of flavours to come through. Served in a small liqueur glass or a snifter, this is a perfect after-dinner drink or a delightful nightcap.

Irish cream liqueur is wonderfully versatile. It's so rich and full of flavour, so one of the best ways to drink it is straight or over ice, and just savour the taste of the liqueur. It's also great as an ingredient in shooters, co*cktails and warm drinks like coffee and hot chocolate.