Bailey's Irish Cream Liqueur
Baileys Original Irish Cream is the bottle we all know and love. It's easy to drink with all its creamy, delicious goodness.
Let's learn about how Bailey's came to be, Bailey's sustainability efforts, the Original Irish Cream that started it all, the flavors in the collection, the delicious option for vegans, and let's make some rich cocktails.
Baileys Irish Cream
Ireland is famously known for two things: Irish whiskey and dairy cream.
In the early 70s', the Bailey's team set out to combine those two things and make them one spectacular spirit. It took a couple of years, but by 1974, the team had developed the perfect recipe.
Bailey's uses roughly 200 million liters of fresh Irish milk each year. That's a lot of milk. The best part is where the milk that makes the fresh cream comes from. For the most part, those 200 million liters come from family-owned farms.
Bailey's Impact On The Planet
The Bailey's brand takes being kind to the planet seriously. Whether it concerns energy, water, or packaging, Bailey's has changed over the years to be more sustainable.
Bailey's production has been using renewable energy for nearly fifteen years! The goal is to reach net zero in its operations and reduce their carbon emissions by 50%. Water consumption has been reduced by 29%. Bailey's is all about that reduce, reuse, and recycle lifestyle. For day-to-day operations, Bailey's produces zero waste for landfill.
The Original Irish Cream
Let's start with the beginning of the Bailey's brand. It's the perfect concoction of "fine Irish whiskey and fine spirits, Irish dairy cream, rich chocolate, and vanilla flavors.
The Original is the type of Irish cream liqueur you can drink chilled on its own, over some ice, or in a delicious cocktail! Whether you mix it with your coffee, Guinness, or hot chocolate, Bailey's will make whatever you're drinking taste like a real treat!
Get your hands on a bottle, available in 750 ml and 1 L.
The Bailey's Flavored Liqueur Line-up
The Original is fantastic, but if you're a fan of fun flavors, Bailey's has an assortment to choose from.
The Bailey's flavors are the epitome of decadence. Whether you lean towards real Belgian chocolate or strawberries and cream, there's a Bailey's flavor for you. But Baileys Chocolate Liqueur and Baileys Strawberries & Cream are just the tip of the iceberg.
Espresso creme, apple pie, and salted caramel are must-try flavors.
Make bursting-with-flavor cocktails using any Bailey's Irish Cream flavor, and you won't regret it. Each flavor gets better and better. They're thick, they're creamy, and they're delicious.
If you're looking for something lighter, Baileys Deliciously Light Irish Cream Liqueur is the perfect option, with 40% less calories and 40% less sugar. It still tastes creamy, and you can enjoy it like the original.
Don't stop at the cocktails. Bailey's can make more than a mean cocktail. You can also use Bailey's when cooking. Add to your mousse, cupcake, or pie recipe. The options really are endless with Bailey's Irish Cream.
A Vegan Bailey's Option
Don't turn Bailey's Irish Cream away so quickly if you're vegan! Bailey's has a liqueur for you, too.
Bailey's Almande Almondmilk Liqueur is the perfect liqueur for vegans everywhere. Completely dairy-free and gluten-free, Bailey's Almande contains delicious almond milk and real vanilla. The almond milk is made with almond essence, sweet almond oil, cane sugar, purified water, and real vanilla.
It's sweet, nutty, and delicious. For the ultimate vegan Bailey's experience, enjoy it over ice or chilled. Or use it as a base for a luscious cocktail! The options are endless.
Cocktail Recipes
Bailey's cocktails are perfect if you're looking for a sweet treat. They taste like dessert and are ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth. We all know you can drink Bailey's as a chilled shot and be satisfied, but sometimes, it's nice to spruce things up with a cocktail!
So, it's time for some drinks! Let's make a Bailey's Martini and a Frozen Mudslide!
A Bailey's Martini
Let's start with a Bailey Martini to get things rolling. It's a delicious after-dinner drink! This cocktail is technically an Espresso Martini with some Bailey's to shake things up! Here's what you'll need for this treat of a cocktail:
Instructions
There's nothing like an ice-cold cocktail! Pop your martini glass in the freezer for a little while for the optimal cocktail-drinking experience!
Let's start by getting out our cocktail shakers! Add your Bailey's Irish Cream, vodka, espresso, and a handful of ice to your cocktail shaker. (If you don't feel like brewing fresh espresso, use a cold brew or whatever coffee you have on hand.) Shake thoroughly until well-mixed.
Strain into your prepared, chilled martini glass. Garnish with a few coffee beans. Serve and enjoy!
(If you're a fan of all things hazelnut, add a splash of hazelnut liqueur!)
A Frozen Bailey's Mudslide
Looking for a cocktail that feels like dessert? A Mudslide is precisely what you need!
This delicious treat tastes cold, creamy, and delicious! Here's what you'll need for the frozen version of the famous cocktail, the Mudslide:
Instructions
Start by grabbing your blender! Add your vanilla ice cream, Bailey's Irish Cream, vodka, coffee liqueur, and a handful of ice into your blender. Blend until your mixture is nice and smooth.
Before pouring your mix into your glass, give your glass a chocolate syrup swirl on the inside. Then, pour in your delicious mixture. Top off with some whipped cream, an extra drizzle of rich chocolate syrup, and a dash of cocoa powder. Add a straw, and you're all set!
Serve and enjoy!
