Baileys Original Irish Cream

What is Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur?

Heaven in a glass.

One of life’s most pleasurable indulgences. Especially when temperatures dip. And at Christmas. Whenever December comes around, my kids will go, “Mummy, have you got your Christmas Baileys yet?”.

The combination of Irish whiskey and Irish dairy cream  is a winning formula. Add to that just a touch of rich chocolate and vanilla flavours and you have a drink that demands attention.

It hits the spot. Every. Single. Sip.

Admittedly, at about £16 – £20 ($20-$25) per bottle, it is pricier than some of the other cream liqueurs out there, but trust me, the money is more than well spent.

What does Baileys taste like?

No other whiskey cream comes close to the multitudinous sensations one enjoys when drinking Baileys.

The first sip is a balanced, well rounded and seamless combination of silky smooth, sharp and hot.

The second sip only heightens that initial warm and rich pleasure. The various flavours and sensations hit you all at once and one after the other!

Oh yes, it’s complicated, but oh, so delightfully complicated!

How do you drink Baileys?

My preference is with a little ice (on the rocks), not too much that it’ll dilute the Baileys, just a couple of cubes to chill the drink and lighten it just a smidgen.

At 17% ABV, it is a slightly potent delight and is meant to be sipped and savoured.

Never rushed!

The Perfect Ingredient

Baileys is not just a delicious cocktail-making ingredient, it isalsoanincredible cooking must-have. Whether you’re baking a cake, making tiramisu, cookies, bread pudding or just about any indulgent creation, this Irish cream liqueur knows no bounds.

It is a well known fact that I love to cook and bake with what I love to drink. As this Irish cream is a favourite tipple, it tends to find its way into the kitchen quite frequently.

Two favourites, and perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas, or Easter, is Baileys Tiramisu and Baileys Mocha Cheesecake. There’s nothing quite like a gooey Baileys Irish Cream cheesecake!

And if you can’t be bothered to cook anything? Grab some gelato or ice cream and drizzle this creamy liqueur all over.

Baileys Cocktails and Drinks

Naturally, this iconic Irish Drink also makes a fantastic ingredient in many other drinks and cocktails. Cocktails with Baileys or shots with Baileys are huge favourites of mine!

Here are some examples of drinks made with Baileys.

B-52

This shooter is a layered drink, named after the popular 70s band. There are many variations to the theme, with changes in the alcohol used, but the original one features Kahlua (a coffee liqueur), Baileys and Grand Marnier, in that order. Click here for the the super easy recipe.

Christmas Alexander

Something I played around with a few years ago, made with Baileys, cream and crème de cacao. Click here for the recipe, or the image above.

If you love creamy drinks, this one’s for you. But be warned, it is so guileless in both appearance and flavour, that you’ll be savouring it without a care in the world.

Until you stand up and can’t even imagine a straight line, much less walk it!

Baileys Irish Coffee

This is quite often my preferred drink to finish off a meal with when I’m dining out. Just make your coffee as you normally would, with or without milk. Then finish off with a shot of Baileys.

The Baileys Range

While Baileys Original Irish Cream is still King of the range, there are quite a few other luxurious Baileys that you might want to get your hands on. Here are some:

• Bailey Salted Caramel
• Baileys Espresso Crème
• Baileys Orange Truffle
• Baileys Chocolat Luxe
• Baileys Birthday Cake

What is the best way to drink Baileys? My favourite way is Baileys on ice. What’s yours?

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