Top 10 Baileys Cocktail Recipes
Baileys is the prefect festive treat, a rich creamy blend with an enticing bite of Irish whiskey.
At Liberty Liquors we stock Baileys 700mL & Baileys Irish Coffee Cream, which can be used for every one of the below cocktails! Available online 24/7 or in our liquor store located at 42 Bay View Tce, Claremont, Perth WA 6010.
While any of these variety over ice is an absolute delight, we have put together a list of the top 10 Baileys cocktail recipes for you to enjoy.
THE MUDSLIDE
First crafted in the 1970s at Grand Cayman Island’s Wreck Bar, the Mudslide is a riff on the White Russian. The twist? This cocoa-filled recipe includes Baileys Irish Cream alongside the cocktail’s classic ingredients of vodka, Kahlúa, and cream. The result is a sweet after-dinner drink that’s richly delicious.
INGREDIENTS
30mL vodka
30mL Kahlua
30mL Bailey’s Irish Cream
30mL heavy cream
DIRECTIONS
Add ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake.
Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice.
BAILEYS CHOCOLATE MARTINI
Drink your dessert with this sweet tooth-satisfying cocktail, served in a chocolate drizzle-covered coupe. Made with vodka, Baileys, and crème de cocoa, this drink is then topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
INGREDIENTS
120mL Baileys Irish Cream
60mL Vodka
60mL Crème de Cocoa
Chocolate sauce
Whipped Cream
chocolate shavings
DIRECTIONS
Gently drizzle chocolate around the inside of two small coupe glasses.
In a martini shaker, combine the Baileys Irish Cream, vodka, and crème de cocoa. Shake to combine. Gently pour into the prepared glasses.
Top the martinis with whipped cream. Add chocolate shavings and enjoy!
ESPRESSO MARTINI WITH BAILEYS
The Espresso Martini may be a trendy drink, but this recipe elevates the modern classic with the addition of Baileys. Along with vodka, Kahlúa, and espresso, Baileys imparts a luscious texture to the drink — making it even more craveable.
INGREDIENTS
60mL espresso, slightly cooled (use decaf if desired)
30mL vodka
15mL Kahlua
15mL Baileys Irish cream
For the rim: equal parts finely ground coffee beans and granulated sugar, for the garnish
DIRECTIONS
Make the espresso in an espresso maker, or make very strong coffee.
Wet the rim of the cocktail glass. Place the finely ground coffee beans and sugar on a plate, and tilt the outside rim of the glass into the mixture so that it coats the outer rim.
Place the coffee, vodka, Kahlua, and Baileys in a cocktail shaker. Add 2 handfuls ice and shake until cold. Strain into the prepared cocktail glass.
BAILEYS HOT CHOCOLATE
This quick and easy cocktail is comfort in a cup. To make a mug for yourself, simply heat milk, dark chocolate, and cocoa powder on the stovetop. Add Baileys and plenty of whipped cream or marshmallows (or both), and enjoy.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup / 250mL Milk
2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
2 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream
30 grams Dark Chocolate
1 tablespoon Sugar
Optional:
Whipped Cream
Chocolate Sauce
Chocolate Shavings
DIRECTIONS
In a small sauce pan, heat up the milk. Add cocoa and chocolate and stir with a whisk until the chocolate has melted.
Turn off the heat and add Baileys. Taste it and add sugar to your taste.
Optional: Top with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, chocolate shavings.
BAILEYS IRISH COFFEE
The Baileys Irish Coffee recipe. Top with a hefty portion of whipped cream (homemade or otherwise), and dash of cinnamon or nutmeg on top.
INGREDIENTS
180mL freshly brewed hot coffee (or 2 shots of espresso+ hot water)
1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
60mL Baileys Irish Cream
Fresh or caned whipped cream, optional
cinnamon or nutmeg, optional
DIRECTIONS
Preheat an Irish coffee glass or regular coffee mug
Fill the warm mug 3/4 full with coffee.
Add brown sugar and stir to dissolve.
Add Irish cream and stir to incorporate.
Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg and serve hot.
BAILEYS JELL-O SHOTS
Who says the Jell-O shot can’t make its dinner party appearance? This boozy layered dessert is made using Baileys, hot coffee, vanilla extract, and sugar — all mixed with gelatine to solidify the mixture. Refrigerate until firm, then cut into squares and serve at your next event.
INGREDIENTS
750mL Bailey’s Irish Cream liqueur (1 bottle)
2 cups hot coffee (or espresso)
5 packets unflavoured gelatine (divided)
4 tablespoons white granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish:
Whipped cream
Chocolate sprinkles
DIRECTIONS
Line a 9X9 inch baking dish with plastic wrap.
Add the hot coffee and sugar to a medium bowl, whisk to dissolve the sugar.
Add 2 packets of gelatine mixture and whisk to make sure there are no clumps.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the coffee mixture into the prepared pan and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
Using a wooden skewer poke holes in the surface of the coffee gelatine layer.
Heat 1 cup of Baileys Irish Cream in a microwave-safe bowl until it almost simmers, then whisk in 3 packets of unflavoured gelatine, until dissolved, and making sure there are no clumps.
Whisk in the remaining Baileys into the mixture and pour the mixture over the coffee gelatine layer. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until completely firm.
To cut and serve, gently lift the entire sheet of gelatine out of the pan using the edges of the plastic wrap.
Cut into 36 smaller or 24 larger squares. Top with small dollops of whipped cream and garnish with chocolate sprinkles on some and shaved chocolate.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
FROZEN IRISH CREAM CAPPUCCINOS
If you’re seeking a summery treat to match the weather outside, look no further. This frozen cappuccino combines fresh coffee, Baileys, milk, salt, and ice in a blender for a boozy milkshake-like drink that’s even more delicious when topped with a dollop of whipped cream and a coffee bean garnish.
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cup ice or coffee ice cubes!
600mL cups freshly brewed coffee
160mL cup Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur
60mL cup milk
pinch of salt
whipped cream for topping
cinnamon for sprinkling
coffee beans for garnish
DIRECTIONS
Combine the coffee, Bailey’s, milk, ice and pinch of salt in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into glasses, top with whipped cream, cinnamon and a coffee bean and serve!
BAILEYS CHAI FLOAT
Bursting with warming spices, chai lattes are a staple at coffee shops. But the drink can also provide the perfect base for delicious cocktails. Here, the tea is heated and combined with spiced black rum and Baileys, and is topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon on top, and enjoy this melty cup of joy.
INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons chai blend
180mL hot water
60mL Baileys Irish Cream
30mL Spiced Black Rum
1 scoop vanilla ice cream
dash of cinnamon
DIRECTIONS
Add chai mix to a glass or mug and top with hot water (doesn’t have to be boiling). Stir until well combined.
Pour in Baileys Irish Cream and Black Spiced Rum and stir well.
Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Add a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and serve immediately.
BAILEYS MINT MARTINI
Mint and chocolate are a match made in ice cream heaven. But the flavours are just as satisfying when mixed in a boozy drink. In this take on the Grasshopper, Baileys is combined with crème de menthe liqueur, vodka, and half and half in a cocktail shaker. Shake, strain into a Martini glass, and garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
INGREDIENTS
30mL Baileys Irish Cream
30mL Crème de Menthe liqueur
30mL vodka
15mL whole milk
15mL Cream
Ice
DIRECTIONS
Fill cocktail shaker with ice.
Add ingredients; cover and shake well.
Strain into a martini glass.
Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings as desired.
JELLY DONUT SHOT
Some drinks are meant to be savoured. Others are best enjoyed in one fell swoop. This two-ingredient concoction fits into the latter category. Made by layering Chambord (a raspberry liqueur) and Baileys in a tall shot glass, the resulting shooter is a dead ringer for the pastry it’s named after. To mimic the crunchy texture of a classic jelly donut, you can also rim your glasses with sugar before pouring in the liqueurs.
INGREDIENTS
30mL Chambord
30mL Bailey’s Irish Cream
DIRECTIONS
Add the Chambord to a shot glass.
Place a small spoon gently inside the shot glass over the Chambord and slowly pour the Bailey’s until it reaches near the top.
Enjoy!