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

FAQs

What should you not mix with Baileys? ›

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.

Now, you'll notice that this homemade drink contains dairy. This means that once you've made it, proper storage is key or you won't get to keep enjoying the drink for long. As a general rule of thumb, you can store your freshly made Irish cream for up to two months in the refrigerator.

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.

Baileys is great poured over ice cream, and greater still poured on top of ice cream thats on top of fried bananas. Pouring warm chocolate sauce on top of that, makes for quite a memorable dessert.

The key thing to remember when experimenting with Molly's Irish Cream drinks recipes is that cream liquors do not mix well with citrus based ingredients.

After you have cracked open your bottle of Baileys, do you need to find a spot for it in your already overcrowded refrigerator? No, per Baileys. The liquor maker states that a bottle of Baileys needs to be kept in a place that can range in temperature from 32 degrees F to 77 degrees 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.

Recipe Tip

Avoid curdling – I did some research as to ensure a life free of curdling and it's all about adding the alcohol slowly and being sure to use heavy cream. Alcohol is an acid so making irish cream with, say, whole milk will definitely break the milk, which could result in some serious coagulation.

Original Irish Cream blends Irish whiskey and spirits with Irish dairy cream and a touch of rich chocolate and vanilla flavours. Pour over ice cream, mix into coffee, or enjoy it with ice for an originally delish Baileys moment.

This is where it all began! Original Irish Cream blends Irish whiskey and spirits with Irish dairy cream and a touch of rich chocolate and vanilla flavours. Pour over ice cream, mix into coffee, or enjoy it with ice for an originally delish Baileys moment.

Can you drink a whole bottle of Baileys? ›

Yes, and very badly. It's high proof with sugar. I nearly sent a friend to the hospital getting her a one liter bottle of Bailey's. She drank the whole thing at one go thinking it was like soda pop.

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).

The carbondioxide in the cola will react with the cream in the baileys, this results in the cream solidifying in your stomach which can suffocate you in high quantities.

Directions. Brew your favorite coffee as you normally would. Instead of milk, add a drop of Baileys Original Irish Cream, or use your favourite flavour of Baileys if you're feeling creative – they're all just sooo delicious in a hot cup of coffee!

Bailey's Irish Cream served with cherries and unsalted nuts. You need your protein and fiber when you're drinking that much sugar!

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.

Drinks like the Cement Mixer (Baileys and lime juice), the Brain Hemorrhage (Baileys, peach schnapps, and grenadine), and the somewhat offensively named Irish Car Bomb (a twist on a boiler maker with Baileys, Jameson, and Guinness) all curdle upon mixing, making part of the "appeal" the unpleasant texture, nauseating ...

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. Here are a few of our favourites!

The liqueur can stick to the pipes and block the U bend under your sink, preventing liquid from passing through. An overflowing sink is not exactly what you want on Christmas Day (and let's not get started on the plumber call-out fee). Cream liqueur should be disposed of like any other fats and oils.