Baileys is an Irish liqueur based on cream and whiskey, with a strength of 17 degrees. Both cream and whiskey go well with coffee flavor, which is why this liqueur is one of the most popular additions to espresso or Americano. It is very soft, sweet, viscous and creamy, and the drink itself is very tender and juicy-aromatic. We'll tell you all about how to make coffee with Baileys, what it's called, and what interesting recipes there are. You definitely have to try this, and if you generally like creamy and sweet flavors, you're guaranteed to love it!
What is the name of coffee with Baileys?
The simplest and most common name is Baileys Coffee; you don’t have to complicate things to order this particular drink at a bar. But there are other variations of the name, for example, Irish Cream Coffee, that is, Irish Cream, served with a thick head of whipped cream, very similar to Irish Coffee, only with liqueur instead of whiskey. The name Sultan Special is also found online, but this has not caught on in our bars. Alternatively, the drink is sometimes called Baileys Irish Latte or Baileys Cappuccino - in this case, a little liquor is poured into the latte or cappuccino.
Baileys Frappe
Ingredients:
- Baileys – 80 ml;
- crushed ice - 2 glasses;
- milk (fat content not less than 3.5%) – 80 ml;
- freshly brewed espresso – 200 ml;
- chocolate sauce - to taste.
Step by step recipe:
- Blend espresso, milk, liqueur and ice in a blender.
- Pour the resulting drink into a tall glass.
- Drizzle chocolate sauce over top.
You can decorate a refreshing cocktail with a scoop of ice cream.
Baileys coffee recipes
In principle, everything here is quite simple, so if you want to make coffee with Baileys at home, you will definitely succeed, and you will not spoil the drink. You can brew the coffee base in any way as you are used to doing it: espresso from a coffee machine, boiled in a Turk, strained through a filter or steamed in a French press, and even poured boiling water in a cup. Baileys is added at a ratio of 1:2, that is, about 30 ml of liqueur per 60 ml of coffee, but you can vary the proportions to your taste.
Types of Baileys liqueurs that go with coffee:
The manufacturing company offers several interesting flavor options, and you can use any of them. Sometimes the company experiments and releases special flavors, for example, mint or nut, but most often in stores you can find the following varieties:
- Original Irish Cream – classic delicate creamy taste with light hints of vanilla and chocolate.
- Chocolat Luxe – Belgian chocolate, Irish whiskey and selected cream.
- Orange Truffle – with the flavor of orange and truffle, a very unusual combination.
- Coffee Flavor – with notes of roasted coffee beans.
Of course, it only makes sense to add liqueur to really good ground grain; it won’t be the same with instant products.
The easiest Baileys coffee recipe
- 50 ml Baileys Original;
- 110 ml strong Arabica;
- A pinch of chocolate chips.
This particular recipe is presented as a classic on the Baileys website. Brew coffee, pour in liqueur, sprinkle with chocolate chips. Enjoy!
Recipe with Baileys and milk
- 50 ml of liqueur with any of the flavors;
- 50 ml milk;
- 150 ml strong coffee.
Prepare coffee with milk and add Baileys to it. You can also use drinking cream, but you will need a little less of it. Impressive creaminess and tenderness will be achieved in any case.
Real latte with baileys
- 40-50 ml coffee Baileys;
- 30 ml of strong dark roast coffee or a shot of espresso;
- 200 ml milk.
Heat the milk, lightly whisk it, pour it into a glass, so that it can also accommodate espresso and liqueur. Combine all ingredients, sprinkle with cocoa powder or chocolate chips. This is exactly the recipe offered on the Baileys official website.
Cappuccino with Baileys
- A shot of espresso;
- 100 ml of tightly foamed milk;
- 30 ml Baileys.
Prepare espresso and froth milk. Assembling the drink: put the coffee base at the bottom of the cup, then the liqueur, and milk on top, spoon the foam out with a spoon.
Baileys Espressito
- Baileys coffee – 50 ml;
- Espresso – 25-30 ml;
- 2 teaspoons sugar;
- Crushed ice, crushed, crushed.
- A sprig of mint.
An iced cocktail that is perfectly refreshing in the heat. Mash some mint with sugar in a glass. Add half the ice and liqueur and stir. Pour in the espresso and add the rest of the ice. Garnish with mint leaves.
If you want more strength, you can add other strong alcohol to the cup, such as whiskey, brandy or rum, as well as a spoonful of vodka. These cocktails are especially good with ice, or hot for quick warming. And, of course, you can brew the drink with a variety of spices to get even more spicy flavors.
Features of preparation and composition
The main ingredients of the drink are coffee and Baileys liqueur (or Baileys). Baileys was first produced in 1974 in Ireland. The alcohol content is 17%. It has a natural composition and a large selection of flavors, which expands the variations for using Baileys in complex drinks. For the recipe, choose the type of coffee you prefer. This cocktail tastes a little like Irish coffee, but with a pronounced coffee tint.
Baileys liqueur. It comes in classic flavors and also in flavors: caramel, cream, hazelnut, chocolate + mint.
Despite the simplicity of preparation, there are basic rules that must be followed to get a classic coffee cocktail:
- The recipes require the use of natural ingredients: real Baileys liqueur and natural coffee. You can replace freshly brewed coffee with instant coffee, and Baileys with alcoholic beverages of similar consistency, but the resulting drink will definitely lose its taste;
- Coffee can be prepared in 2 ways: in a Turk and in a coffee machine. Depending on the chosen method, it is necessary to select the appropriate grinding of the grains. For Turkish coffee - fine grinding; for a coffee machine, a coarser grind is suitable;
- The alcohol manufacturer recommends that for a high-quality coffee drink, do not violate the order of adding components: first coffee, then alcohol (it is believed that Baileys needs to be warmed up a little before adding);
- Try using filtered water when preparing: soft water improves the taste of the resulting cocktail.
How to drink Baileys with coffee
There are no strict rules here and you can enjoy the cocktail the way you like. If you're just mixing all the ingredients into a cup, drink it that way or use a straw. If you are preparing an Irish version with whipped cream, it is better not to use a straw; in this case, all the pleasure lies in the fact that you drink both thick, cool cream and slightly scalding alcoholic coffee at the same time.
Reviews
Marina, Kaliningrad:
Sometimes I treat myself to a coffee cocktail with liqueur. I like to use Baileys the most. It's so creamy, sweet, sticky - perfect for espresso. First I grind the beans, then brew strong espresso. Sometimes I just add liqueur to coffee, but I prefer the drink with whipped milk and cinnamon. Ideal for cold evenings, it's so nice to sit near the fireplace with a cup of delicious drink.
Irina, Moscow:
Baileys is my favorite liqueur. Sometimes I add it to Americano, it turns out very tasty. A friend once made an amazing cold cocktail with cream and espresso ice cream. Baileys fit perfectly into the recipe, I really liked it.
How and what to serve coffee with Baileys
Traditionally, the cocktail is served in glass Irish coffee glasses; they look like a tulip with a small rounded handle at the bottom. You can also use latte glasses or interesting mugs. This will definitely not spoil the taste of the drink.
Cocktails go well with a variety of sweets: marshmallows, ice cream, fruit salads, cookies and mousses.
Correct supply and consumption
Bailey's coffee (or as it is also called Irish cream coffee) is traditionally served in a tall glass made of special thick glass that is resistant to high temperatures. It is shaped like a tulip with a small round handle. But even if you use any other glassware, the taste of the drink will definitely not become worse.
The coffee-alcohol mix can be drunk hot or cold and even with ice. Those who like to prolong the pleasure enjoy a drink through a cocktail straw.
Some tips on how to drink Baileys with coffee:
- The cocktail temperature when serving should be about 70 degrees. In this case, the receptors most fully perceive the entire bouquet of its taste and aroma.
- Pour the finished drink into a cup after preheating it or pouring boiling water over it.
Helpful information! In thick-walled porcelain dishes, a hot coffee cocktail will retain its high temperature longer.
For a variety of flavors, you can add various spices to the drink. The following spices are especially good:
- hot peppers;
- cardamom;
- cinnamon;
- star anise;
- vanilla;
- ginger;
- citrus fruit zest;
- carnation;
- nutmeg.
- Despite its sweet taste, Irish coffee goes well with various desserts, especially fruit ones: ice cream, berries (chocolate-covered strawberries, fresh raspberries with a mint leaf), marshmallows, cookies, etc.
- If you want to enhance the strength of the cocktail, increase the proportion of alcohol or additionally add other ingredients, for example, vodka, rum, brandy.
When you want to cheer up and warm up, a coffee cocktail with creamy alcohol is perfect! Hot Baileys coffee will lift your spirits and brighten up a cold winter evening, and Irish cream frappe will refresh you in the summer heat. Choose the right drinks at any time of the year and enjoy the great taste.
Calorie content of coffee with Baileys
In this drink, the main calories come from alcohol. Thus, the calorie content of classic Baileys is 327 kcal per 100 grams of product (and this is lower than many other similar cream liqueurs). In this case, the calorie content of your espresso or Americano can be practically ignored, since in the one prepared by a coffee machine there are only 2 kcal per 100 ml, and in the one boiled in a cezve - up to 4 kcal, which is negligible.
- A standard cocktail serving of Baileys contains 50 milliliters, that is, approximately 163 kcal.
- One spoon of whipped cream contains 52 kcal, but usually you put about 2 spoons per cup, which means you get about 104 kcal.
That is, an average serving of Baileys coffee contains about 270 kcal, and this is without sugar or other additives. You can add spices; they practically do not increase the calorie content.
Drink taste and calorie content
The combination of freshly brewed espresso and liqueur creates an interesting flavor combination. If additional ingredients are added to a coffee cocktail, they will play a role in the final flavor, but the heart of the drink always lies in the strength of fresh coffee, after which the sweet and creamy range of the alcoholic product is revealed. Because of this unusual combination, the cocktail has become everyone's favorite.
The liqueur is based on heavy cream, so you should not get carried away with the coffee drink. Note to girls: 100 ml of drink contains 135 kcal, so everything is good in moderation.
Treat your friend to a drink and take care of your figure (just kidding).
The benefits and harms of coffee with Baileys
It’s surprising to think that a coffee-alcohol cocktail can be good for health, but scientific research shows that drinking espresso liqueur in small quantities is even beneficial, including for the cardiovascular system. A small portion of the drink slightly speeds up blood flow, stimulates the heart to work more actively, and trains blood vessels. In addition, the cocktail reduces stress levels, slightly relaxes and instills positivity and calm. There is very little alcohol there, so even if you drink a cup of Baileys coffee every day, you will not harm your body.
Harm may only lie in individual sensitivity to individual ingredients. And, despite the fact that the alcohol content is small, it is worth waiting before you get behind the wheel.
When consumed in moderation, you will not experience any negative harm, and, on the contrary, your vitality will increase and you will feel good.
The main secret is in the liquor
With the addition of the famous Irish cream liqueur to coffee, Baileysone acquires bright, and at the same time delicate, shades of taste and aroma.
The famous cream liqueur is in demand not only as an additive to espresso, but also as a digestif - an alcohol that is usually served after a meal.
A bottle of the popular Baileys is available to everyone in modern alcohol stores at an affordable price.
Coffee is combined not only with liqueur; there are recipes for its preparation with other types of alcohol. But only his combination with Baileys managed to win the hearts of women of different status and social status, and regardless of age.
Baileys is made from a combination of Irish whiskey, cream, spirit, sugar and chocolate extract. At the same time, the share of cream in liqueur accounts for almost half of the total volume.
As an independent drink, this liqueur is usually served with crushed ice sprinkled on top. And the most popular duet with Baileys is coffee.
Where to buy Baileys coffee beans or ground?
This liqueur is one of the most popular flavors, and in many large stores or coffee and tea outlets you can buy coffee with the taste and smell of Baileys. But you must understand that this is purely a flavoring agent; no one soaks the grains in the liqueur. That is, there is no alcohol, and, in general, no cream either. Your drink will simply acquire a pleasant aroma of whiskey and cream, perhaps a slight aftertaste, but of course it will not look like a real cocktail.
Try it, experiment with proportions and additional ingredients, and you will definitely like this drink, which is also so easy to prepare at home!
A little history
There are two versions of the invention of liqueur. According to one of them, “Irish cream” owes its birth to the liquor merchant Tom Iago, who lived in the north of Great Britain in the small town of Camelford. His store was located opposite the fast food outlet Baileys Bistro, from which the drink took its name.
According to another version, it was another merchant named David Dand who came up with the idea of mixing whiskey and cream in one glass. It happened at a friendly party in 1974. The effect was so unexpected that the entrepreneur immediately set about developing a new taste and a year later entered the world market, creating a profitable company called R&A Baileys&Co. Today, the company's products are sold in 170 countries around the world.
