Homemade Irish Cream Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How long will homemade Baileys keep? ›

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 Irish Cream is an Irish cream liqueur made of cream, cocoa and Irish whiskey emulsified together with vegetable oil. Baileys is made by Diageo at Nangor Road, in Dublin, Ireland and in Mallusk, Northern Ireland.

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.

It's not essential to store cream liqueurs like Baileys the fridge if you haven't got any room, but it's preferable. However, the most important thing is to avoid higher temperatures and sunlight so anywhere cool and dark will do the job.

Baileys™ guarantees it's product for 2 years from the date of manufacture, opened or unopened, and suggests a storage temperature range of 0-25˚Celsius.

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.

At its simplest, Irish cream contains Irish whiskey and cream, but many brands, including Baileys, add other flavorings like chocolate and vanilla.

One of life's most pleasurable indulgences, Baileys Original Irish Cream is the sweetest meeting of fine Irish whiskey and spirits, Irish dairy cream, and rich chocolate and vanilla flavors. The result? Complete deliciousness.

Baileys' ingredients are Irish — mostly.

Baileys Original Irish Cream is made with Irish dairy cream and Irish whiskey, but “the cocoa beans and vanilla extract that give Baileys its rich chocolatey taste are harvested in West Africa and processed in France,” according to Talking Retail.

Alcohol is high in calories. It contains around seven calories a gram - almost as many as fat. And the calories in an Irish cream liqueur don't just come from the alcohol – it's high in sugar too. A 50ml glass of Irish cream liqueur contain 153 calories – about the same as a large chocolate biscuit.

What happens if you mix Baileys with co*ke? ›

Cream liqueurs curdle because of their high dairy content. Dairy products (such as milk or cream) curdle in the presence of an acidic liquid. Acids have a very low pH, which lowers the overall pH of the mixture. As the pH drops below 5.5, the casein proteins in the dairy ingredients begin to curdle.

Yes you can get drunk on Baileys (but I don't envy your hang over in the morning). Yes, but that's a lot of lactose. It has the same approximate ABV as wine. So think how much wine it takes you to get drunk and then consider drinking that much Bailey's.

When stored in the right conditions, an opened bottle can last for up to two years. The key to preserving Baileys quality after opening lies in storing it correctly. To maximize its time, store the opened bottle in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat. A cupboard or liquor cabinet are ideal locations.

Should Kahlúa be refrigerated? No, but we recommend to store it in a cool dry place once opened. What percentage of alcohol is in Kahlúa Original?

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!

How long does Baileys last? 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).

While I received a surprising variety in the responses, the rough consensus on cream liqueurs is that they're good for about 2 years unopened, and about 6 months after opening. Open bottles should be refrigerated.

Pour a splash in your coffee (and top with whipped cream for a little extra indulgence), mix into a martini, or bake into a decadent cake. Or, pour it into a pretty bottle and give as a gift! Each batch can be stored for up to 2 months in the fridge in an airtight container.

One of life's most pleasurable indulgences, Baileys Original Irish Cream is the sweetest meeting of fine Irish whiskey and spirits, Irish dairy cream, and rich chocolate and vanilla flavors. The result? Complete deliciousness.