How to cook baileys at home. Recipe with coffee
Making Baileys from moonshine is not that difficult; you can find at least 3-4 recipes that will help you create a drink at home that is not much inferior to the original.
Baileys is a quite popular liqueur and is a classic product of Irish winemakers. The drink has a characteristic creamy taste, it is dense and pleasant; alcohol of this type is often used to make various cocktails.
Baileys liqueur made from moonshine
The liqueur from Ireland is known throughout the world; moreover, about 45% of all milk produced in Ireland goes to create Baileys. The drink also includes good whiskey and coffee. The remaining ingredients can be felt when tasting one or another type of Baileys. But recently the quality of the product has fallen, perhaps the reason lies in the sanctions. Or maybe the whole point is that the demand for liqueur from Ireland has increased significantly and counterfeits have appeared.
To avoid having to deal with low-quality alcohol again, you can make your own alcohol using moonshine.
Two simple recipes
There are several recipes that can be used safely. Such a drink will clearly not cause intoxication, since moonshine is used as a basis.
To improve the quality of the final product, it is recommended to distill the distillate at least 2 times. This will help rid it of harmful impurities, fusel oils, esters and aldehydes. The components that will be used to create alcohol can be purchased at the store.
In addition to products, you will need:
- mixer or blender, there is not much difference;
- Capacious dishes, you can even use a glass jar.
It is worth noting that the strength of alcohol produced at home will not exceed 15 degrees. If you need to make a stronger drink, then you should add more alcohol or not dilute the moonshine after reprocessing.
To make Baileys with chocolate you will need:
- Moonshine with a strength of 40 degrees (the strength of the whiskey used in the original version is approximately the same, but can be a little higher - 42–45 degrees).
- 0.5 liters of cream with 10% fat content. It is not recommended to use thicker cream, because when guests drink the drink, they may notice fat deposited on the walls of the glasses or glasses. It doesn't look very nice.
- Condensed cream - 1 can with a net weight of 380 grams. It is worth making sure that the cream is not too thick, but not too thin.
- A bar of dark chocolate weighing 100 grams. Chocolate should be tasty and preferably of high quality.
- A packet of vanillin, the weight of which does not exceed 2 grams.
Before you start making liqueur, it is worth noting that the drink will differ from the original in one indicator - density. Real Baileys is dense and is often used in cocktails that are layered. Since the density of liqueur made from moonshine is not so high, it may “fail” when creating some cocktails.
Algorithm of actions:
- First you need to melt the chocolate bar: you can chop it up and put it in the microwave or use a water bath for this purpose. When the chocolate is melted, add a small amount of cream. The chocolate is stirred with a spatula - this is necessary so that the mixture does not thicken.
- The remaining cream is mixed with vanilla and alcohol, and everything is whipped using a mixer or blender. Afterwards chocolate is poured into the mass and everything is mixed again using a mixer. You need to beat until the mass begins to resemble silk, that is, it becomes homogeneous, soft and manageable. The alcohol is then bottled and cooled to the desired temperature. That's all, the product is ready for use.
Another recipe that is not very complicated, but will help you make a drink of good quality, which will taste and smell reminiscent of the famous liqueur from Ireland.
To create the drink you will need:
- 0.5 liters of moonshine with a strength of 40 degrees.
- 1 can of condensed milk with sugar, you can use so-called condensed milk.
- 400 ml heavy cream with a fat content of 20%.
- 4 eggs. You will have to first separate the whites from the yolks, since only the yolks will be needed.
- 1 tablespoon good quality instant coffee.
- 1 packet of vanillin or 2 tbsp. spoons of vanilla sugar.
First of all, we dilute the coffee in a small amount of water, since the coffee may not completely dissolve. Lumps can ruin the overall impression of drinking alcohol. After the coffee is diluted, you should beat the yolks in a separate bowl.
Then add vanillin or sugar to the yolks, beat it together with the yolks one more time. The mixer or blender should not be moved far away.
Gradually add all the other ingredients to the yolks, beaten with sugar, while continuing to beat the mass. Baileys will be ready when the mixture becomes homogeneous. It can be bottled and refrigerated. When the alcohol has cooled down, it can be consumed. They say that this drink complements coffee very well.
Flaws
The homemade drink has several disadvantages compared to the original product.
- Low density of the product; in this indicator it will be significantly inferior to the original.
- Short storage period. Since various preservatives are not added to Baileys from moonshine, its shelf life will be a maximum of 6 months.
- May be inferior in taste characteristics. It all depends on the manufacturing method and compliance with the rules. The differences can be called insignificant, provided that all proportions have been observed.
- The product may separate under certain conditions. Most often this happens when high-fat cream is added to the drink.
We can call the shortcomings insignificant, because if you follow all the rules and proportions at home, you will be able to make a liqueur that will look like Baileys, like two peas in a pod.
Other recipes
The next two recipes are more complex, but they are also more interesting; they can be used to create a liqueur that will be similar in all characteristics to the original. The first recipe is quite easy, it can be used if you do not have special skills in making homemade alcohol.
What products will be needed in the process of creating the drink:
- 500 ml of moonshine with a standard strength of 40 degrees (if you have homemade whiskey, you can use it, if you don’t have one, you’ll have to be content with moonshine).
- Cream with 10% fat content - 0.4 liters.
- 1 tbsp. spoon of instant coffee.
- A can of condensed milk.
- 4 yolks (pre-separate from whites).
- Vanilla sugar - 2 tbsp. spoons, vanilla cannot be substituted for sugar in this recipe.
You should start making the drink by choosing a container, immediately lowering the yolks into it, mixing them with vanilla sugar and cream. Beat thoroughly using a mixer or blender.
Then we add coffee to the mixture; there is no need to dilute it with water, the granules will dissolve on their own. Then add condensed milk to the container, beat everything with a mixer, pour alcohol into the mixture last, mix everything again and send the product to the refrigerator. You can bottle it. Baileys will be ready in about 3-5 days. Before drinking the liqueur, you should stir it again. The shelf life of the product is 3–4 months.
The next recipe will be a little more difficult to make, since you will first have to make a tincture from moonshine. You can also use home-made whiskey, but if you don’t have it, you will have to turn ordinary moonshine into a noble drink.
Making whiskey from distillate:
- To turn moonshine into a noble drink, you will have to distill it twice. Because the basis for whiskey will be alcohol with a strength of 60 degrees.
- Ginger - you can buy it in the store and grind it in a coffee grinder, you only need 1/3 of a teaspoon.
- Honey - 10 grams or 2 teaspoons.
- Caramel or burnt sugar.
- Cinnamon - one pinch for flavor.
- 5–6 grams of vanillin.
- 1 teaspoon crushed oak bark.
You should start by making caramel. You can do this yourself; the sugar is simply subjected to heat treatment until it acquires a characteristic shade of caramel. Then it is poured into a container. You can use a glass jar, preferably one with a tight lid.
Then add spices and herbs, as well as sugar, to the container. It is recommended to rinse oak bark before grinding it in a coffee grinder. You don’t have to do this, but then it’s better to soak it in water and put it in a container with the rest of the ingredients.
Then fill everything with moonshine, it will take about 400 ml. Mix the drink thoroughly using a spoon or wooden spatula. Then we close everything with a lid and send it to a dark place. The whiskey will be ready in 5-7 days, it is advisable to periodically check the alcohol and shake it.
When the whiskey is ready, it can be used to make Baileys.
The product should be supplemented with the following components:
- cream with fat content 10%, volume - 1 liter;
- a can of condensed milk, you can use boiled milk, if it is not very thick, this will give the drink a unique color and taste;
- 10 grams of instant coffee;
- 2 yolks.
Beat 500 ml of cream and yolks in a bowl, then add condensed milk to them and mix everything again using a mixer. Then add cream and add coffee, whisk everything again and add tincture to the mixture. Turn on the mixer or blender again and turn everything into a homogeneous mass.
Add vanilla sugar to the mixture and place the container in the refrigerator for 2–4 days. During this time, excess fat will separate, which we remove, beat everything again with a mixer and pour into bottles. The shelf life of the liqueur is 6 months.
Started in 1974. It was then that R. A. Bailey & Co first released this surprisingly delicate and soft liqueur with a creamy taste to the market. The secret to this taste was the use of real Irish whiskey and cream. Moreover, the cream is taken only from specially selected farms. What is especially interesting is that it is whiskey that provides such long-term natural preservation for cream. And the chocolate mass with caramel and sugar makes the taste of Baileys so unique. Now more than 70 thousand bottles of this drink are produced per year.
It's no secret that the cost of this liqueur is quite high. Therefore, it is not surprising that many options have appeared that simplify the preparation of baileys at home. The technology in each case is very different; a variety of components are taken. Surprisingly, very often an interesting Baileys recipe at home makes it possible to make a drink that is practically no different from the original.
One of the simplest methods of preparation is to take 4 teaspoons, 1 liter of vodka and 2 cans of condensed milk. All ingredients are thoroughly mixed; it is best to use a mixer for this purpose. Then everything is poured into a storage container and left to infuse for an hour and a half. After that, everything is shaken thoroughly again and put in the refrigerator for an hour. Now you can taste our Baileys at home. This method is good when guests come unexpectedly and you want to please your friends with your favorite drink.
If there is no time limit, then you can use the original Baileys recipe at home, which is close to real liqueur. For this option you will need the following products: a can of condensed milk, one liter of cream 10%, 2 teaspoons of approximately 400 ml of vodka or 60% alcohol, a little vanillin and cinnamon on the tip of a knife, one tablespoon of vanilla sugar, a third of a teaspoon of ginger, 4 tablespoons sugar, teaspoon crushed oak bark, 2 teaspoons honey, 2 yolks.
Now you need to make the alcohol base of the liqueur. To do this, burn the sugar in a frying pan, like on candy, until it turns amber, trying not to burn it. This homemade Baileys recipe requires precise preparation. Now mix the vodka with vanilla, honey, ginger, cinnamon, oak bark, vanillin and the resulting sugar. Let the base steep for 7 days, shake occasionally, and then strain. For filtration, you can use gauze folded 2 or 3 times.
Now you need to beat the cream and 2 egg yolks. Next, dissolve the coffee in a minimal amount of water and add to the mixture, continuing to whisk. Add condensed milk, alcohol base, vanilla sugar and beat again. Leave the resulting mixture to brew for another 5 days. Now we filter again and bottle it, the drink is ready. It is necessary to store liqueur in a cool, dark place to improve its taste.
You can also make many interesting cocktails using Baileys. For example, mix in a shaker or, if there is no shaker, then in a blender, crushed ice and Baileys. This option will be ideal for a hot summer day. Another well-known method is to mix espresso coffee, warm milk and Baileys in equal proportions. These two cocktails are classic uses of the drink.
The famous Irish cream liqueur is often added to milk and chocolate shakes and for confectionery. Therefore, a recipe for Baileys at home will allow you to always have this wonderful drink on hand.
The article will present you with recipes for making your own butter, coffee and chocolate liqueur.
Baileys is a cream liqueur popular all over the world with a soft caramel flavor and delicate cream color. Baileys is a fairly strong drink, because it contains as much as 17% both sweet and high in calories, since per 100 ml of drink there are about 20-22 g of sugar and 235 kcal. The original manufacturer of Baileys is Ireland.
The composition of the original Baileys:
- Heavy cream
- Real Irish whiskey
- Cocoa extract and flavor
- Highly purified alcohol
- Thickeners, emulsifiers, colorants and acidity regulators
Baileys - the original drinkIMPORTANT: The Baileys drink is contraindicated for people under 18 and pregnant women, as well as those who are allergic to certain ingredients of the drink and lactose intolerant.
Baileys cream liqueur: recipe
Real Baileys is an alcoholic drink that is quite expensive. Not everyone can buy it, but preparing an analogue at home is quite possible. To do this, you will need quite simple ingredients, and there is one advantage - the absence of chemical additives in the form of emulsifiers and stabilizers.
You will need:
- Heavy cream - 1 liter (only 25-30% cream needed).
- Vodka (without flavorings or additives) – 220 ml.
- Whiskey (any, pure) – 220 ml. (it is not recommended to replace with cognac and brandy).
- Egg yolk - 3-4 pcs.
- Vanillin – 1 small package
- Coffee granules – 25 g (high quality, pleasant taste).
- Powdered sugar - 200-250 g (sugar is not recommended, as it does not dissolve completely and then “crunches on the teeth”).
Preparation of liqueur:
- Drain the yolks into a tall bowl
- Using a blender or mixer, beat the yolks until foamy.
- Add powder to the yolks in small portions and dissolve each thoroughly.
- Place the cream on the fire, but under no circumstances bring it to a boil. The cream should be warm, but not hot, otherwise it will thicken. Pour the yolks into the warm cream and whisk thoroughly until the mixture is homogeneous and without lumps.
- Then stir vanillin into the cream and gradually add coffee.
- Leave the cream in which you have dissolved everything to cool to room temperature.
- Pour all the alcohol ingredients into the cooled liquid and beat everything with a mixer until it becomes liquid.
- Pour into a glass container, seal and refrigerate. You can drink this homemade Baileys only after a day.
Homemade creamy Baileys
Baileys milk liqueur: how to make it at home?
If you don't have cream, you can also make Baileys with milk. To do this, it is better to choose sterilized store-bought milk with 3.2% fat content.
You'll need:
- Vodka – 450-550 ml. (can be replaced with whiskey or cognac, but cognac will have a more tart taste).
- Milk 3.2% - 0.5 l. (or low-fat cream)
- Condensed milk – 1 jar
- Coffee granules – 1-1.5 tbsp.
- Vanillin – 1 sachet
- Honey – 1 tbsp.
- Nutmeg - 0.5 tsp
- Cinnamon – 1-2 pinches
Cooking:
- The milk should be poured into a large bowl.
- Add condensed milk to the milk and thoroughly dissolve it with a whisk.
- Dissolve the coffee in a few tablespoons. water, mix with honey and vanilla.
- Pour a few tablespoons of coffee. warm water and dissolve it thoroughly.
- Mix the coffee mixture with the milk mixture and dissolve thoroughly.
- Pour in vodka (or any alcohol) and dissolve.
- Refrigerate before use.
Homemade milk Baileys
Baileys liqueur at home with condensed milk: recipe
Condensed milk will allow your drink to be sweet, thick and have a rich taste.
You will need:
- Cream (10-15%) – 420-450 ml. (medium or high fat content).
- Condensed milk – 1 jar
- Coffee granules – 1 tbsp. (good quality, pleasant taste).
- Vodka without additives (taste and smell) – 450-500 ml. (can be replaced with cognac, but the taste will change).
- Vanillin – 1 small sachet
- Yolk – 2-3 pcs. (can be excluded)
- Nutmeg - pinch
- Caramel syrup (topping) – a few tbsp.
Cooking:
- Place the cream on the fire, but do not boil, just bring it to a warm state.
- Dissolve vanillin and coffee in the cream, add nutmeg and caramel syrup, whisk thoroughly.
- Beat the yolks in advance and pour them in a thin stream into the cream, constantly whisking.
- Add condensed milk, dissolve it thoroughly
- Pour in the alcohol and beat the whole mixture with a mixer for 10 minutes.
- Pour into a glass bottle, seal and refrigerate for 1 day.
Homemade Baileys with condensed milk
Baileys moonshine liqueur: recipe
Homemade homemade vodka (moonshine) is also suitable for making homemade Baileys.
You will need:
- Moonshine (40-45%) – 400 ml.
- Milk or cream 10% - 400-500 ml.
- Condensed milk – 1 jar
- Cocoa - 1-1.5 tbsp.
- Instant coffee - 1 tbsp. (high quality, pleasant taste without sourness).
- Vanillin – 1 small sachet
- Egg yolk – 2 pcs.
Cooking:
- Bring the cream to a warm state, dissolve vanillin, cocoa and coffee.
- Beat the yolks and pour them in a thin stream into the cream, mixing thoroughly with a whisk.
- Pour in condensed milk, mix everything and add moonshine. Determine the strength of the drink yourself by tasting.
- Pour into a glass container and refrigerate before tasting.
Baileys with homemade moonshine
Baileys liqueur at home: recipe without cream
You will need:
- Condensed milk – 2 jars (approximately 400-500 ml)
- Purified water - 350-400 ml.
- Vodka or whiskey - 400 ml. (can be replaced with any other alcoholic drink).
- Cocoa - 0.5-1 tbsp. (according to your preferences)
- Vanillin – 1 small sachet
- Cinnamon – 1-2 pinches
- Egg yolk – 2-3 pcs. (you don't have to add it if you don't like it).
Cooking:
- Beat the yolk with vanilla and cinnamon, add cocoa and condensed milk.
- Add water while whisking with a mixer.
- Pour in alcohol; if the drink is not sweet enough, add powdered sugar.
Homemade Baileys
Baileys coffee liqueur: recipe
Homemade Baileys coffee liqueur with a rich coffee taste will become your special recipe and you can not only delight yourself with it, but also your guests.
You will need:
- Heavy cream - 400 ml. (25-35%)
- Condensed milk – 1 jar
- Coffee - 2 tbsp (heaped, instant aromatic coffee without bitterness or sourness).
- Cocoa - 1 tbsp. (you don't have to add it)
- Cinnamon – 0.5 tsp
- Whiskey – 450 ml.
- Vanillin – 1 small sachet
- Yolk – 2-3 pcs. (can be excluded)
Cooking:
- The egg yolk is beaten with vanilla, and cocoa is added.
- The cream is heated to a warm state and the coffee dissolves in it.
- Pour the egg mixture into the cream and whisk everything thoroughly so that the mixture does not curdle and is thoroughly mixed.
- Add condensed milk and alcohol
- Whisk everything for 7-10 minutes and pour into a bottle, refrigerate for a day before use.
Homemade Baileys coffee
Baileys chocolate liqueur: recipe
Chocolate Baileys will delight you with a rich cocoa flavor that goes well with the alcoholic bitterness of whiskey.
You will need:
- Heavy cream– 450-500 ml. (25-30%)
- Cocoa - 2-3 tbsp.
- Cinnamon – 0.5 tsp (finely ground)
- Vanillin – 1 small sachet
- Condensed milk – 1 jar
- Whiskey – 500 ml. (can be replaced with vodka)
- Yolk – 2-3 pcs. (you don't have to add it)
- Milk or cream - 250-300 ml.
Cooking:
- Heat the milk (if you use cream, never bring it to a boil so that it does not curdle).
- Dissolve vanillin, cinnamon and cocoa in warm milk.
- Beat the yolks and pour into the milk in a thin stream, whisking thoroughly so that they do not curdle and the mass becomes homogeneous.
- Stir in condensed milk, stir and pour in whiskey.
- Beat the mixture with a mixer and do not stop until it becomes thicker.
- Pour the finished Baileys into a glass bottle and store for a day before drinking.
Homemade chocolate Baileys
Baileys liqueur at home: reviews
Catherine:“I tried the store-bought original Baileys liqueur and then made it homemade. I want to say that I liked the homemade one much better - it’s both stronger and sweeter.”
Victoria:“I love cream liqueurs. They are so tasty, soft and sweet. I love adding liqueur to white ice cream. At first I bought Baileys in stores, but it was quite expensive. Then I started making it myself and I liked the taste of the homemade drink. It’s cheaper, and the strength can be adjusted independently.”
Vitaly: « I work as a bartender at a private club and therefore often make my own drinks. I once tried to make Baileys liqueur and was pleased with the result. Now I make it myself!”
Video: “Doashny Baileys”
When adults see a bottle of Baileys liqueur, a smile appears on their faces, like children who have received ice cream as a gift. This drink is so tasty that it can replace dessert at the end of a gala dinner. It is a mixture of thick natural cream, caramel, vanilla, cocoa and vegetable oil. Different types of liqueur may contain additives such as chocolate, mint or coffee.
Many people prefer to add it to unsweetened coffee. As a result, it becomes more intense, with a faint hint of alcohol. Bartenders mix many popular cocktails with Baileys, such as the B-52, Brain Explosion and Raffaello. Craftsmen have selected recipes for making Baileys liqueur at home, which are in no way inferior in taste to the branded liqueur.
The world-famous liqueur or Irish Cream appeared in Ireland in 1974. The executive director of the alcoholic beverages importer Gilbeys of Ireland, David Dend, personally took up the invention of the future masterpiece.
He wanted a drink that combined the most famous Irish products: whiskey and cream. At the same time, the liqueur should not contain preservatives, so the components should be mixed in strictly adjusted proportions. It took Dend 3 years to realize the idea. He involved a team of professionals in the process, who experimentally achieved the ideal compatibility of the products and the amazing taste of the drink.
David Dend received the well-deserved title of “Godfather of Baileys,” and the liqueur immediately became in demand in cafes and bars, as did cocktails based on it. Now the brand belongs to the British concern R.A. Bailey&Co.
Other companies have been unable to produce its exact analogue, but there are several simple recipes that allow you to successfully make Baileys at home in small quantities. You can prepare not only its classic version, but also the nut, chocolate and mint versions that appeared in the 2000s.
Popular drink recipes
The result directly depends on the quality of the products, so you should choose high-grade heavy cream and triple distilled whiskey. Next, having combined the main components with additional ingredients, you will have to mix them using. This is exactly how David Dand selected the composition of the liqueur.
It’s scary to imagine how many hundreds of liters of Baileys’ predecessors were drunk by Dend and his team over the course of several years!
Classic recipe
It is difficult to get authentic Irish products in Russia, so condensed milk and high-quality vodka or whiskey are used as a basis. Most recipe writers recommend Jameson brand whiskey.
Liqueur composition:
- 500 ml of strong alcohol (40-45%);
- 1 can of condensed milk;
- 400 ml heavy cream (at least 15% fat);
- 2 tbsp. spoons of vanilla sugar;
- 4 egg yolks.
Step 1. Beat the yolks thoroughly with a mixer, gradually adding condensed milk and sugar. Lastly, pour coffee into the resulting mixture and continue whisking.
Step 3. Pour the drink into bottles and refrigerate for 2 days.
Almost every city has farmers' markets. Those who want to achieve perfection in preparing homemade Baileys can easily buy natural cream and condensed milk there. It is also better to choose Irish whiskey from a trusted supermarket so that the taste of the liquor is close to the original.
Nut drink
The Baileys variety, which has attracted the attention of true gourmets, has an aroma and a slight taste of nuts. The effect is achieved by adding 30-50 g of roasted hazelnuts or hazelnuts to the previous composition. They need to be crushed using a fine grater and added to alcohol for future liqueur.
After steeping for 2 weeks, you can begin preparing nut Baileys.
Baileys Hazelnut Flavor went on sale in 2010. The signature drink was improved by adding a small amount of nut syrup. This type of liqueur has an unusual aftertaste, as do the cocktails in which it is included.
Cream liqueur without condensed milk
How to make Baileys liqueur at home if you don’t have condensed milk on hand? And this option will turn out quite rich and sweet if you use more powdered sugar instead.
Composition of liqueur without condensed milk:
- 200 ml Irish whiskey;
- 200 ml vodka;
- 1 liter of heavy cream (at least 25% fat);
- 1 half glass of powdered sugar;
- 1 tbsp. spoon of instant coffee;
- 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar;
- 4 egg yolks.
Step 1. Heat the pan with cream in a water bath so that the temperature does not exceed +40 degrees. Gradually add whipped yolks, powdered sugar, vanilla sugar and a spoonful of coffee.
Step 2. Stir the contents of the pan constantly so that it does not thicken. After removing from heat, cool the mixture to room temperature and pour whiskey and vodka into it. Beat with a mixer until foam forms.
Step 3. Pour the future liqueur into bottles, seal them tightly and put them in the refrigerator for a day.
Creamy Baileys without eggs
David Dand began inventing Irish Cream without eggs, adding heather honey for sweetness. The final proprietary version does not contain both ingredients.
Ingredients of liqueur without eggs:
- 200 ml brandy;
- 1 liter of heavy cream (at least 15% fat content);
- 1 can of condensed milk;
- 2 tbsp. spoons of instant coffee;
- 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar.
Step 1. Pour the cream and condensed milk into a deep bowl and beat them with a mixer.
Step 2. Continuing to beat, pour sugar and coffee into the resulting mixture. Lastly, pour in the brandy and stir until smooth.
Step 3. Pour the mixture into bottles, refrigerate and wait 2 days for the drink to be ready.
Chocolate liqueur
Chocolate liqueur is best made by two people, as it requires a little more effort than previous versions. In addition, hot chocolate often hardens into grains, disrupting the smoothness of the mixture.
Ingredients of chocolate liqueur:
- 500 ml vodka;
- 1 can of condensed milk;
- 150 g dark dark chocolate;
- 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar.
Step 1. Melt the chocolate in a water bath without bringing to a boil.
Step 2. At the same time, start whipping the cream with vanilla sugar. Gradually add condensed milk to them. During the preparation process, the mixture should warm up a little so that the chocolate in it does not harden.
Step 3. Add, making sure it is evenly distributed. At the end, pour in vodka and whisk the future liqueur for at least another 5 minutes.
Step 4. Pour it into bottles and leave it in the refrigerator for 2 days.
With mint
If you add to the previous recipe a small bunch of mint or 50 ml of mint liqueur and 3 tbsp. spoons of sugar, you get a chocolate drink with the aroma of herbs.
Mint liqueur is poured into the finished mixture along with vodka, and fresh mint must be prepared in advance. Mint leaves should be boiled for half a minute in a small amount of water with 2 tbsp. spoons of granulated sugar. After removing from the heat, you need to leave the mixture to infuse for a day.
After this period, vodka is poured into the sweet mint solution and kept in a dark place for another day. The mixture is then strained and added at the very end to the whipped cream and condensed milk.
Espresso based
Lovers of strong coffee will definitely appreciate the espresso-based variety of homemade Baileys.
Ingredients of coffee liqueur:
- 500 ml vodka;
- 350 ml cream (at least 25% fat);
- 1 can of condensed milk;
- 5 small cups of strong espresso;
- 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar.
Step 1. Pour the cream into a container and beat it with a mixer along with vanilla sugar. Gradually add condensed milk to the mixture and continue whisking.
Step 2. Pour in 5 cups of espresso one after another, and after a few minutes add vodka.
Step 3. Keep bottles of prepared liqueur in the refrigerator for 2 days.
How long does homemade liqueur last?
An open container with homemade Baileys should not be left until the next party, even in the refrigerator. It will definitely go bad. If the drink was prepared without condensed milk, which contains preservatives, it is better not to store the closed bottle for more than a week. With condensed milk, the shelf life can reach six months, provided the seal is sealed.
The original sealed liqueur is stored for a long time. You can safely drink it slightly out of date due to the strong alcohol in the composition.
How to drink Baileys?
The liquor serving temperature is +18-20 degrees. It needs to be slightly cooled for its flavor to fully develop. Do not dilute the drink with fruit juices or add citrus slices to it. This will cause the cream to curdle, and you will not be able to enjoy such a cocktail.
The bartenders have compiled a list of tips that will help you properly present the liquor itself and the snacks that go with it.
General rules of use
The thick, cream-colored liqueur is a desirable drink for both men and women. They are pleased to end the meal, as Baileys instantly lifts the mood. The combination of strong alcohol and coffee is noticeably invigorating, so you should not drink it before bed. However, for a party and a night on the dance floor, the liqueur is ideal.
In bars, Baileys is served mainly in cocktails, but there are fans of the “pure” drink. It is usually drunk from small liqueur glasses with a volume of 25 ml.
Baileys is not diluted with sparkling water for the same reason as with juice - to prevent the cream from curdling. If the drink is too hot, add a couple of ice cubes to the glass.
Snacks for drinks
Any desserts that include cream or cocoa will perfectly complement the perception of a stylish liqueur. Cream cheese, cheesecake, ice cream or with whipped cream are Bailey's irreplaceable partners. You can put a bowl of chocolates on the table along with a bottle of liqueur. Truffles would be especially appropriate.
The drink is not consumed as an aperitif because of its sweet aftertaste, which can kill the appetite. Cocktails based on Baileys are quite high in calories. They are served in almost all bars, since “Irish cream” instantly won the sympathy of active people who love social life.
Cocktails with Baileys
A distinctive feature of all cocktails with Baileys is the beautiful uneven coloring. Most often, they have pronounced multi-colored stripes that do not need to be mixed with each other. The most popular cocktail was the B-52. It is quite strong and easy to prepare.
B-52 recipe
For the cocktail you will need 20 ml each of Baileys, orange and coffee liqueur (Kahlua).
Step 1. Take a shot glass and fill it with coffee liqueur. Using the blade of a knife, carefully pour Baileys over it, and then orange liqueur.
Step 2. Without mixing the layers, light the cocktail and serve it with a long straw. You should start drinking B-52 when it has burned a little. Drawing air into the straw, lower it into the cocktail and take a sip. If this rule is not followed, the plastic will melt.
Baileys with whipped cream
Pour 50 ml of Baileys into a tall narrow glass. Add a wide layer of whipped cream on top and sprinkle with grated dark chocolate. Serve with a long straw.
Recipe "Raffaello"
For the cocktail you will need 15 ml of Baileys, Malibu liqueurs and vanilla syrup, as well as ice cubes and a little coconut.
Step 1. Mix ice, liqueurs and syrup.
Step 2. Pour the cocktail into a wide glass and sprinkle coconut flakes on top. Serve with a short straw.
Conclusion
Almost everyone has tried and loved Baileys. It's sweet, chewy and invigorating. An elegant bottle is perfect for a gift, and you can be sure that it will not sit in the bar. The new owner will have a reason to gather friends and have an unplanned celebration.
It’s even more interesting to make cream liqueur with friends, wait a couple of days and taste the resulting drink. It will not bring disappointment; rather, it will charge you with positivity and make you want to repeat a successful experiment.
Any variety of Baileys liqueur is extraordinary and tasty. By adding a little imagination, you can mix bright cocktails with it or please your friends with strong Irish coffee. We must admit, the northern people know a lot about good alcohol!
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Baileys liqueur has won the hearts of many alcohol lovers thanks to its pleasant aroma, soft and delicate taste. This miracle is prepared using Irish whiskey with the addition of cream and sugar. It has a strength of 17 degrees and a fairly high energy value: 327 calories per 100 ml. This is an integral part of bar culture: the drink is served in its pure form in every self-respecting restaurant and bar, and is also included in various cocktails.
Unfortunately, only a few people know that it is quite possible to make Baileys liqueur at home. This is not as difficult as it seems at first glance: you just need to choose the “right” recipe and follow it unconditionally. The taste will not be as rich as that of a store-bought analogue, but you can be sure that the creamy miracle you created does not contain dyes, stabilizers, preservatives and other “chemicals”.
To make the liqueur tasty and as similar to the original as possible, try to follow simple recommendations:
- Choose only expensive and high-quality alcohol for him (whisky or vodka). Cheap products will ruin all your efforts.
- Don't be alarmed if the preparation of the drink is accompanied by a slight sediment in the bottle: this is normal, you just need to shake the alcohol.
- Homemade liqueur is not as dense as the original. You can make it a little "heavier" by adding one extra egg yolk to the recipe.
- If you don’t have time to keep alcohol in the refrigerator for several days, limit yourself to a couple of hours.
Ready-made Baileys can be drunk in its pure form, or added to ice cream and cocktails. It is usually served at the end of the meal and not as a snack.
Cooking a sweet treat: a classic recipe
Here is a proven recipe that allows you to prepare delicious Belize from available ingredients. You will need:
- A bottle of Irish whiskey (0.5 liters) (can be replaced with regular vodka).
- Cream 10% (400 ml).
- A can of condensed milk.
- Vanilla sugar (2 tablespoons).
- Coffee (instant) (1 tablespoon).
- Egg yolks (4 pieces).
Place the yolks in a bowl, combine with condensed milk and vanilla sugar and beat with a mixer until smooth. Then add a spoonful of coffee to this mixture. Don't be discouraged if not all the granules dissolve: when you pour in the alcohol, this problem will be solved.
The third step is adding cream. Do not choose too fatty options: they will settle on the glasses, confusing your guests. The final touch is alcohol. Pour it into the resulting mass and mix thoroughly. Your homemade Baileys liqueur is ready.
The recipe recommends leaving the alcohol in the refrigerator for 3-5 days so that it infuses and acquires a more pronounced taste. Alcohol will be very similar to its store-bought “brother”, the only difference being its lower density. This alcohol can be consumed in its pure form or added to cocktails.
How to make chocolate Baileys
For those who like chocolate and creamy cocktails, this original recipe is good. For it you will need:
- 0.5 whiskey.
- A can of condensed milk.
- 400 ml cream (fat content more than 25%).
- 150 g dark chocolate.
- A pinch of vanillin.
To prepare a chocolate miracle, melt the chocolate in the microwave, combine vanilla and cream in a separate bowl, mix thoroughly. Then add condensed milk to them and beat with a mixer for at least 5 minutes. The resulting mixture should not be cold.
Gradually add liquid chocolate to this mixture and then pour in the alcohol. Bring the drink until smooth, bottle it and keep it in the refrigerator for at least two days. Shake daily.
You can drink this drink neat, with ice, or add it to cocktails. It perfectly complements creamy ice cream, fruits and baked goods.
Making Baileys liqueur at home is not difficult at all. The taste of this product is in no way inferior to store-bought analogues, but it is distinguished by its naturalness and the absence of harmful additives. When adding it to cocktails, be sure to keep in mind that it has a lower density than the original.