How to drink Baileys correctly

Greetings, dear friend! Lekha Barmenny is in touch. Finally, we can now talk live about Baileys Irish Cream! From the article you will learn:

Who produces Baileys liqueur;
How to make Baileys liqueur at home;
Basic recipes for cooking at home;
How to drink Baileys liqueur correctly.

Let's take a look at the original Baileys recipes

Manufacturer: Baileys

Baileys liqueur is supplied all over the world from Ireland. This is where the R&A Bailey & Co company, founded by David Dent, is located. It is he who is credited with inventing the composition of Baileys liqueur in 1970.

Until 2005, the company produced only 2 types of liqueur:

Original;
Coffee with notes of forest berries.

But after this year, the assortment increased significantly, different flavors began to be added and there were significantly more varieties of liqueur.

But more about them a little later. First, let's get acquainted with the history of the origin of the liqueur.

David Dent invented Baileys liqueur in 1970.

Homemade cream liqueur without eggs

By the way, eggs are not used in real Baileys either.

List of ingredients

Brandy or cognac – 200 ml
Cream (15-20%) – 1 l
Condensed milk – 400 g
Vanilla sugar – 1 teaspoon
Instant coffee – 2 tbsp. spoons

Cooking method

Beat cream with condensed milk using a mixer. Continuing to beat the resulting substance, gradually add sugar, coffee and brandy. Pour the finished mixture into bottles, seal them tightly and put them in the refrigerator for two days.

History of the origin of the drink

As mentioned earlier, the idea of creating a cream liqueur belongs to David Dent, but in 1970, the first thing he did was mix cognac with cream and look for the optimal taste ratio.

He proposed to produce the formula for his drink by Gilbeys of Ireland, but after 4 years the cognac was replaced with Irish whiskey with the addition of cream, vanilla, chocolate and sugar. David patented the recipe and opened his own liqueur company, R&A Bailey & Co., in 1974.

An interesting fact is that until now no one knows the correct technology for producing Belize. Each bottle of liqueur contains exclusively natural products produced in Ireland.

Again, as was said earlier, at first only classic and coffee Baileys were produced, but now the range is much wider:

The classic creamy option is Baileys The Original;
Mint chocolate - Baileys Mint Chocolate;
Caramel - Baileys Creme Caramel;
Coffee with Baileys liqueur - Baileys Coffee;
With hazelnuts - Baileys Hazelnut Flavor;
Strawberry – Baileys Strawberries & Cream.

If you are interested in citrus flavors, I advise you to read more about Cointreau orange liqueur. You can also make a number of interesting cocktails with it.

Until now, no one knows the correct technology for producing Belize

Tips before the start

Let's start with the fact that the question itself “how to cook Baileys at home?” implies a negative answer. The recipe for Baileys liqueur is the property of the drink's manufacturer: RA Bailey & co and is kept behind seven locks.

Further, the original recipe for liqueur involves the use of some purely Irish products, which the vast majority of those who like to make alcohol with their own hands are unlikely to be able to afford.

In addition, the authentic Irish drink does not contain any artificial preservatives, which cannot be said about most brands of condensed milk, which is an indispensable component of almost all the recipes below.

The strength of authentic Baileys is 17 percent by volume.

The conclusion suggests itself. If you need Baileys, go to the nearest trustworthy supermarket and find the coveted drink there. If you think that the current Baileys is no longer the same, then we will be happy to tell you how to prepare a very good cream liqueur at home, and do it in several ways.

How to make Baileys at home

Now let’s talk about the sweetest part, or more precisely about how to make Baileys liqueur at home.

I would like to note right away that cooking at home will differ significantly from industrial production technology. In Ireland we use natural products, but we will use canned products, such as cream or condensed milk.

After preparing the drink, you could drink it in its pure form, add it to coffee, or mix a cocktail with it. But it is worth emphasizing that the density of homemade liqueur will be much less, so if you decide to make shots with it in several layers, this will be a bad idea.

Cooking at home will differ significantly from industrial production technology.

Original Baileys

To fully understand the whole process, I’ll say right away that we will make liqueur in 2 stages: first, prepare the alcoholic mixture, and then the liqueur itself.

For the base you will need:

Ginger - grind it to make 1/3 teaspoon;
Sugar – 4 tbsp. l.;
Vanillin - 6 g, it is important to note that it is vanillin that is needed, vanilla sugar is not suitable;
Cinnamon and oak bark - 1 teaspoon;
Honey – 2 tsp;
Alcohol - 400 ml., an alcoholic mixture based on whiskey (preferably Irish) and alcohol is better suited for this, mix 200 ml of each;

The first thing you need to do is melt the sugar; to do this, throw it into a saucepan on the fire and wait until it turns brown. Then you add ground ginger, oak bark, honey, cinnamon and vanillin. And the last step is to slowly pour in the alcoholic mixture and mix everything thoroughly.

Now you have a base for the liqueur, which should sit for 5-7 days. Remember that you need to stir it every day, and at the end of the period, filter it through gauze.

Now we can move on to the second stage. For this you need the following ingredients:

Cream 10% - 1 l.;
2 eggs - only yolks are needed, no whites;
Condensed milk – 1 can;
Instant coffee – 2 teaspoons.

Start by adding coffee powder to 1 teaspoon of water. Then throw the yolks into the pan and add half a liter of cream to them and mix everything well. While you are shaking everything, gradually add coffee, the rest of the cream and condensed milk.

After the resulting mass becomes homogeneous, you can pour in the alcohol base from the first stage, then mix everything again.

Now the main thing is not to rush to bottle it. The resulting liqueur must be left in the refrigerator for another 3 days, after which a fatty layer will appear on it, which must be removed, and then filtered again through gauze. Now pour it into bottles.

This is what the original Baileys looks like

Express recipe for Baileys liqueur

If the first option for preparing Baileys liqueur seemed too complicated or time-consuming for you, then here is a recipe based on condensed milk and coffee, which will allow you to prepare the liqueur much faster and with less hassle.

Unlike the first option, you don’t need to make an alcohol base; it will be enough to use high-quality vodka instead of whiskey and alcohol. For the express recipe you will need:

Strong alcohol - 0.5 l.;
Condensed milk – 380 g;
Instant coffee – 1 tbsp. l.;
Cream – 400 ml. fat content 15%;
4 eggs - again, only the yolk;
Vanilla sugar – 2 tbsp. l.

The first thing you should do is beat the condensed milk, egg yolks and sugar; a mixer is best for this.
Then add instant coffee to the resulting mixture and mix everything again.
Next, pour in the cream and beat everything in the mixer again.
And the last step is adding alcohol and final mixing until smooth.

You can bottle it right away, but you only need to put it in the refrigerator for 3 days.

Quick recipe for Baileys liqueur

From moonshine

Good news for lovers of strong drinks - the liqueur is made not from bourgeois whiskey, but from ordinary moonshine.

For this you will need:

Moonshine – 0.5 liters;
Cream – 0.4 mg. fat content 10%;
Instant coffee – 1 tbsp. l.;
Condensed milk – 1 can;
Egg yolk – 4 pcs.;
Vanilla sugar - in this case, vanillin is not suitable.

First, you take a deep bowl in which it will be convenient to mix and stir the ingredients. Pour cream, egg yolks into it and add vanilla sugar, mix everything. Again, you can use a blender, mixer or manual labor.

Then add condensed milk and instant coffee and continue stirring.

And at the end, you pour in the moonshine, bring everything to a homogeneous mixture, pour it into bottles and leave it in the refrigerator for 3 days so that the product infuses.

Important! Before pouring into glasses and enjoying the liqueur, you need to shake it.

This liqueur is made not from bourgeois whiskey, but from ordinary moonshine

With the addition of condensed milk

The drink is very similar to the classic version, only in this case it is made much faster, only 30 minutes, no more, and does not require expensive ingredients.

As a result, you will get a nice creamy liqueur.

To prepare Baileys with condensed milk you will need:

Strong alcohol – 0.5 l, you can use either whiskey or vodka;
Cream – 400 ml. fat content 15%;
Instant coffee – 1 tbsp. l.;
Yolks – 4 pcs;
Vanilla sugar – 2 tbsp. l.;
Condensed milk – 1 can.

Now let’s look at the entire cooking process step by step:

You take condensed milk, pour it into a deep bowl, add vanilla sugar and yolks, then mix everything, it’s best to do this with a mixer. Everything needs to be thoroughly beaten.
You add coffee and stir again, this time you can do it manually.
Pour in the cream and mix everything again.
Finally, alcohol is poured in and everything is finally mixed.
Pour the resulting drink into bottles; it is best to use glass containers. Close the lid tightly and leave the liqueur to infuse in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.

The drink is very similar to the classic version, only in this case it is made much faster - only 30 minutes

No eggs

This recipe is a little closer to the original, that is, Irish, since in industrial production the composition does not include eggs.

For this Baileys you will need to have on hand:

Cognac brandy – 200 ml;
Cream – 1 l. fat content 20%;
Condensed milk – 400 g;
Vanilla sugar – 1 tsp;
Instant coffee – 2 tbsp. l.

To make liqueur without using eggs, the following technology is used:

Condensed milk and cream are poured into a deep bowl and mixed well;
Add sugar and coffee;
Slowly pour in the alcohol and continue to stir everything gradually.

All that remains is to bottle it and put it in the refrigerator for 2 days.

This recipe is a little closer to the original, that is, Irish

No cream

For this drink you will need the following:

Egg yolk – 2 pcs.;
Vanilla sugar – 15 g;
Milk – 400 ml;
Condensed milk – 450 g;
Instant coffee – 10 g.

It is better to start cooking with coffee, that is, it must be immediately dissolved in 1 liter of hot water, since milk does not cope with this task so well.

Mix the yolks with condensed milk and vanilla sugar, add coffee and milk to this, and at the end gradually add alcohol. Naturally, everything needs to be mixed.

When the mixture becomes homogeneous, it must be placed in the refrigerator. If this is not done, it will quickly spoil, since it contains milk and condensed milk.

It’s best to start preparing this cocktail with coffee.

With concentrated milk

To prepare liqueur with concentrated milk, you need to stock up on the following ingredients:

Condensed milk - 1 can, it is important that it is without sugar;

Sugar – 250 g;
Instant coffee – 2 tsp;
Vanillin – 1 packet, you can also use vanilla sugar;
Yolk – 2 pcs.;
Vodka – 300 ml.

Based on this number of ingredients, you can make a liqueur with a volume of 0.7 liters, and the procedure for creating the drink will take only 40-45 minutes. Let's start with:

You take all the ingredients at once, except vodka, and mix them in one container, mixing thoroughly;
You pour everything into a saucepan, put it on low heat and start cooking. Don't forget to stir. It is important that the mixture does not boil, otherwise the eggs will begin to curdle;
After everything is cooked, you need to let the mixture cool and add alcohol, mix everything.

Before use, it must be filtered through cheesecloth. And yes, the resulting liqueur can be immediately poured into glasses.

By the way, this Baileys liqueur is very tasty.

Baileys chocolate liqueur

An excellent recipe for liqueur with chocolate, which will appeal to all gourmets of such drinks.

To prepare it you will need:

Condensed milk – 1 can;
Cream – 350 ml. fat content 30%;
Dark chocolate – 150 g;

The cooking technology is as follows:

Dark chocolate must be melted in a small container so that it does not smear on the walls. Bring to a liquid state.
During the melting time, you can have time to mix and beat the vanilla and cream with a mixer.
This is where it is important, before adding chocolate to the mixture, you need to slightly warm up what you get from shaking the condensed milk and cream. If you pour chocolate into a cold mixture, it will begin to harden in lumps, but we don’t want that.
And according to the classics, you add vodka at the very end and stir.

Pour into a bottle and refrigerate for 2 days, only after infusion can it be consumed.

An excellent recipe for liqueur with chocolate, will appeal to all gourmets of such drinks

Baileys mint liqueur

Baileys liqueur with mint is more suitable for those who like spicy notes in their drinks. To make this yummy dish at home, you will need:

Strong alcohol – 500 ml, you can use vodka or whiskey;
Condensed milk – 1 can;
Dark chocolate – 150 g;
Cream – 400 ml. fat content 28%;
Sugar – 3 tablespoons;
Vanillin - quite a bit, literally on the tip of a knife. You can also use sugar, but you will need 2 tablespoons;
Mint liqueur – 50 ml. If this is not the case, you can replace it with fresh mint.

The preparation scheme is as follows:

Pour mint liqueur into a saucepan, add sugar and bring to a boil. If you make it with fresh mint, you need to chop it finely and add a small amount of water. After the water boils, wait 30 seconds and remove from heat, let the mixture cool and brew, allow 1 day for this.
After it has cooled, add vodka to the mint syrup, set aside for a day to let everything infuse, and then filter through cheesecloth.
Separately, you need to beat vanilla with cream in a mixer, then add condensed milk and continue stirring until you get a homogeneous mass.
The mixture should not be too cold as the next step is to add the melted chocolate.
Now you can add mint alcohol to this mixture.

Pour into a bottle, preferably glass, and leave in the refrigerator for 48 hours. Don't forget to shake the contents thoroughly every day.

Baileys liqueur with mint is more suitable for those who like spicy notes in drinks

Cocktails based on Baileys

Let's look at several recipes for cocktails with Baileys.

B-52

Ingredients:

Kahlua (coffee-flavored liqueur) – 20 ml;
Baileys liqueur – 20 ml;
Grand Marnier – 20 ml.

All ingredients are poured into the shot in layers in the following order: Kahlua, Baileys and Grand Marnier. When serving, the cocktail is set on fire and drunk through a straw, starting from the bottom layer.

Pina colada

Ingredients:

Baileys liqueur – 50 ml;
light rum – 30 ml;
coconut liqueur – 15 ml;
pineapple juice – 150 ml.

All ingredients are placed in a shaker, mixed thoroughly, and then poured into a glass for serving (usually a Hurricane, but cognac can also be used). Served with tropical fruit slices, whipped cream and crushed ice. The rim of the glass is decorated with coconut or sugar.

Nasty slush

Ingredients:

Absinthe – 20 ml;
coffee liqueur – 20 ml;
Baileys liqueur – 20 ml.

Using a bar spoon, place the ingredients into the shot in the following order: coffee liqueur on the bottom, followed by Baileys and Absinthe on the top layer. When serving, the liquid is set on fire.

Rattlesnake

Ingredients:

coffee liqueur – 15 ml;
chocolate liqueur – 15 ml;
Baileys – 15 ml;
ground coffee – 1 g;
ice – 200 gr.

Mix all liquid ingredients in a shaker and add ice. Using a strainer, pour the contents of the shaker into a serving glass, garnish the cocktail with ground coffee and grated chocolate.

Perfect continuus

Ingredients:

white rum – 30 ml;
strawberry liqueur – 20 ml;
caramel liqueur – 20 ml;
Baileys liqueur – 40 ml;
cream – 40 ml;
strawberries - 3 berries;
ice – 160 gr.

All liquid ingredients and crushed ice must be placed in a blender, blended thoroughly and poured into a highball glass. When serving, decorate with coconut and strawberries.

Raffaello

Ingredients:

coconut liqueur – 15 ml;
vanilla syrup – 15 ml;
Baileys – 15 ml;
coconut flakes – 5 g;
ice – 200 gr.

Pour all liquid ingredients into a shaker, add ice and shake thoroughly. Pour the finished cocktail into a serving container and decorate with coconut flakes and berries.

Irish Martini

Ingredients:

Baileys liqueur liqueur – 50 ml;
Irish whiskey – 20 ml;
strong black coffee – 10 ml;
crushed ice

Mix everything in a shaker, add crushed ice. Serve in a martinka, previously decorated with grated chocolate, coffee beans or cocoa.

Burning Henry

Ingredients:

cognac – 15 ml (can be replaced with other alcohol);
Baileys liqueur – 15 ml;
Amaretto – 15 ml.

All ingredients are poured into the shot one by one in the following sequence: Amaretto, Baileys and cognac. When serving, the cocktail is set on fire and drunk through a straw. It is important to drink the liquid completely - then the burning will stop.

The easiest recipe for Baileys liqueur

Now you’ve already got acquainted with all the recipes for making Baileys liqueur at home, so let’s now quickly go over the ingredients of the simplest recipe.

For it you will need:

Strong alcohol – 0.5 l. It can be vodka, whiskey, food alcohol, cognac brandy, in general, at your discretion;
Condensed milk – 1 can;
Cream – 380 g, 15% fat;
Instant coffee – 1 tablespoon;
Vanilla sugar – 2 tbsp. l.;
Yolks – 4 pcs.

To make Baileys liqueur quickly, first whisk together the egg yolks and condensed milk. Then you add coffee and cream into this batch and run everything through the blender again.

The final note is the addition of alcohol and the drink is ready.

To make the taste more intense, you need to let the liqueur brew in the refrigerator, 2-3 days is enough.

The simplicity of the recipe lies in the fact that the cream can be removed and replaced with full-fat milk, only in this case you can add another 100 g of condensed milk.

Another trick for replacement. Condensed milk can be replaced with condensed coffee, then you will get a more coffee taste. For special gourmets, you can also use condensed cocoa.

By the way, Baileys is not the only liqueur. There is also a wonderful liqueur called Limoncello, which you might like even more. By the way, we have prepared an article with the 25 best cocktail recipes with Limoncello. Be sure to check it out!

In my opinion, this is the simplest recipe for Baileys liqueur.

Baileys liqueur without cream

Cooking time: 30 minutes.
Number of servings: 2-3 persons.
Calorie content of the dish: 327 kcal per 100 grams.
Purpose: for the festive table.
Cuisine: Irish.
Difficulty of preparation: easy.

You can use a step-by-step recipe for Baileys liqueur without cream, which is as follows: the components are mixed in a certain order and left for the right time. There is less fat content, but the natural sweetness is still present, which makes the drink desirable on the holiday table for men and women. Try it, you will love the unusual taste!

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Ingredients:

yolk – 2 pcs.;
vanilla sugar – 15 g;
condensed milk – 450 g;
milk – 400 ml;
coffee – 10 g;
vodka – 300 ml.

Cooking method:

Dissolve the coffee.
Mix the yolks with condensed milk and vanilla, pour in milk.
Add dissolved coffee and vodka to a homogeneous mass and blend with a blender.
Leave the drink for 30 minutes in a cool, dark place, pour into a glass bottle.

How long does homemade Baileys last?

FAQ on storing liquor.

How long does liqueur last?

If the bottle is properly closed and left in the refrigerator, then in this form the homemade liqueur can last for about 5-6 months.

What if we made it ourselves without preservatives?

In cases where the recipe did not contain preservatives, then it is better to drink this drink a week after its preparation.

And if I have already opened the bottle, how long will it last?

If you have already opened the bottle, then you should not leave it for tomorrow, drain it to the very bottom, otherwise the liqueur will spoil within a day.

What if I added moonshine, for example?

Liqueur with added moonshine? This can last no more than 4 months when closed. And with the addition of condensed milk, it will live only 3 months.

Baileys liqueur with concentrated milk

Cooking time: 30 minutes.
Number of servings: 3-4 persons.
Calorie content of the dish: 327 kcal per 100 grams.
Purpose: for the festive table.
Cuisine: Irish.
Difficulty of preparation: easy.

The recipe for Baileys liqueur from concentrated milk is very simple to prepare, and the result is excellent. A delicate hint of vanilla sugar is combined with a piquant coffee taste, making the liqueur rich. The drink is ideal for the dessert table, suitable for a romantic dinner with your loved one, but can act as an anniversary gift for mom, because women adore it.

Ingredients:

sugar – 1.5 tbsp;
vanilla sugar – 1 p.;
instant coffee – 3 tsp;
concentrated milk – 2 b.;
vodka – 0.5 l.

Cooking method:

Add vanillin and coffee to granulated sugar and mix.
Pour milk into the dry mixture and bring to a boil.
Add vodka, stir and strain.
Leave in the refrigerator for 2 weeks to a month, shaking daily.

How much does Baileys liqueur cost?

As for the cost of one bottle of the original, without additives, Baileys Irish Cream, then for 0.75 you will have to pay an average of 1,400 rubles.

For a smaller bottle - 0.5 liters, the price tag will show 1100 rubles. The price tag is quite average. For comparison, the same Mintu liqueur will cost you approximately 1,160 rubles per 0.5 liter.

Where do I buy Baileys liqueur?

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If anything, in Pyaterochka the price of Baileys liqueur ranges from 1200 to 1500 rubles. In principle, the quality is mediocre, but it works great as a base for cocktails! In short, I recommend it. The price at the Red and White store is also in this range. But the quality will be a little higher.

Baileys moonshine liqueur

Cooking time: 30 minutes.
Number of servings: 4-5 persons.
Calorie content of the dish: 327 kcal per 100 grams.
Purpose: for the festive table.
Cuisine: Irish.
Difficulty of preparation: easy.

Fans of stronger alcohol are interested in how to prepare Baileys from moonshine, which can be served immediately? Below is a step-by-step recipe with photos that is easy to follow even without any skills. It is important to follow all stages, take time, and use quality ingredients to achieve the goal. Choose odorless, neutral moonshine.

Ingredients:

moonshine – 0.5 liters;
cream 10% – 500 ml;
condensed milk – 1 can;
dark chocolate – 100 g;
vanilla sugar – 2 g.

Cooking method:

Grate the chocolate and melt.
To prevent the chocolate from thickening, you need to add a small amount of cream.
Beat the remaining cream with vanilla, melted cooled chocolate and moonshine until smooth.

FAQ

It's time to look at the most common questions that cream liqueur drinkers encounter.

How to drink Baileys liqueur

Whatever cream liqueur you have, be it homemade or factory-made, here are some current ways to consume it:

If you drink it neat, make sure that the drink is not too cold, it should be about room temperature. Of course, you can add ice if you really want;
Coffee and cream liqueur are just the perfect combination.
Mix with strong alcohol.
In cocktails, but only with those that do not contain juices and mineral water.

Let's figure out how to drink Baileys liqueur

How to snack on Baileys cream liqueur

Baileys liqueur is considered almost a classic digestif, so it is served exclusively after main courses, that is, with desserts. From this we get that the best snacks will be fruits, berries, chocolate, ice cream, cheesecakes and other sweet cakes.

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When to serve Baileys liqueur

As mentioned earlier, this is a digestif, that is, it refers to those drinks that are usually served after a meal. If all the hot food has been eaten, the salads have run out and it’s time to taste the sweet cake, then you can serve Baileys.

Rarely is liqueur used as an alcoholic drink for the whole evening, but if you decide to have a little relaxation in a homely atmosphere, then stock up on some goodies as a snack.

What to drink Baileys from

What do I personally drink Baileys from?

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There are two answers to this question. If you drink it in its pure form, it is better to pour it into liqueur glasses, the volume of which does not exceed 30 ml.

If you want to add ice to your glass, then take a wine glass.

Personally, I drink the classic way - a cocktail with ice and mint.

How and with what to drink Baileys

Traditional liqueur, like its varieties, is usually consumed in several ways:

As an independent drink: Baileys liqueur is served heated to 20-25 degrees as a dessert or an addition to it. It is not recommended to add ice.
Baileys is often combined with unsweetened tea or coffee.
Baileys is also often combined with stronger alcoholic drinks: whiskey, vodka, brandy, rum and gin.
In various cocktails.

Baileys traditional accompaniments include creamy and coffee desserts. The liqueur is also good in combination with strawberries, ripe bananas, cream cheese and nuts. I sometimes serve this drink with meat dishes in berry or chocolate sauce.

Glasses for serving Baileys liqueur:

An elegant liqueur glass on a thin stem. This is a traditional vessel for serving liqueur - it is customary to drink it in small sips, enjoying the taste.
Tall glass or shot. Suitable for serving cocktails or several types of liqueur.
Tumblr. In such a glass, liqueur is served with pieces of crushed ice and a thin straw. Before serving, the drink is decorated with cocoa powder or ground cinnamon.

How to snack on cream liqueur

Since we are dealing with a sweet digestif, the appetizer for it should be classified as dessert. Accordingly, the best answer to the question: “what to drink Baileys-like drinks with?” Sweet fruits and berries, fruit salads, ice cream, marshmallows, sweet cottage cheese, peanuts, cookies, chocolate and other similar delicacies will be served.

The main thing is not to forget that the sweetness and softness of cream liqueur has nothing to do with its strength, so you should drink it in moderation and a little at a time.

Relevance: 02/07/2017

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