Baileys Coffee - Irish Cream & Hot Coffee Cocktail

Baileys Coffee is a straightforward hot drink made from Black Coffee, Baileys Irish Cream, and Whipped Cream. The six-ounce coffee base keeps the roast in charge while the liqueur adds sweetness and creamy cocoa notes.

Background

Baileys Irish Cream launched in the 1970s, and pairing it with coffee became a natural modern variation on the broader family of spiked coffee drinks. This is not the same formula as classic Irish Coffee, which uses Irish whiskey, sugar, and cream.

What You'll Need

Ingredients

• Black Coffee - hot roasted backbone.
• Baileys Irish Cream - cream, cocoa, and Irish-whiskey sweetness.
• Whipped Cream - soft dessert-style finish.

Equipment

• Irish Coffee Cup
• Bar spoon
• Coffee brewer

Coffee Still Leads

The 6-to-1.5 coffee-to-Baileys ratio gives the drink enough liqueur to be unmistakable without turning the mug into liquid dessert.

Substitutions & Variations

• Use another Irish cream liqueur.
• Add a small measure of Irish whiskey for more spirit character.
• Use decaffeinated coffee when preferred.
• Finish with cocoa or nutmeg instead of extra syrup.

Helpful Tips

• Preheat the cup before building.
• Use freshly brewed coffee.
• Stir the Baileys in gently.
• Add whipped cream immediately before serving.