Baileys is an Irish liqueur based on cream and whiskey, with a strength of 17 degrees. Both cream and whiskey go well with coffee flavor, which is why this liqueur is one of the most popular additions to espresso or Americano. It is very soft, sweet, viscous and creamy, and the drink itself is very tender and juicy-aromatic. We'll tell you all about how to make coffee with Baileys, what it's called, and what interesting recipes there are. You definitely have to try this, and if you generally like creamy and sweet flavors, you're guaranteed to love it!
What is the name of coffee with Baileys?
The simplest and most common name is Baileys Coffee; you don’t have to complicate things to order this particular drink at a bar. But there are other variations of the name, for example, Irish Cream Coffee, that is, Irish Cream, served with a thick head of whipped cream, very similar to Irish Coffee, only with liqueur instead of whiskey. The name Sultan Special is also found online, but this has not caught on in our bars. Alternatively, the drink is sometimes called Baileys Irish Latte or Baileys Cappuccino - in this case, a little liquor is poured into the latte or cappuccino.
Latte with Baileys
This is one of women's favorite drinks. To prepare an alcoholic latte you will need the following ingredients:
- cool coffee, preferably espresso;
- granulated sugar;
- alcoholic liqueur;
- ground cinnamon;
- whipped cream.
First you need to heat the milk. It shouldn't boil. Then beat it with a mixer. Take a tall glass goblet and pour in the cooled espresso, alcoholic liqueur and warm milk.
Foam should appear at the top of the glass. The final stage is sprinkling the drink with ground cinnamon. You can use grated dark chocolate instead.
With coffee made with Baileys, you will discover new taste horizons. Even people suffering from hypertension can enjoy it. A nice addition to this drink is fresh chocolate cake.
Baileys coffee recipes
In principle, everything here is quite simple, so if you want to make coffee with Baileys at home, you will definitely succeed, and you will not spoil the drink. You can brew the coffee base in any way as you are used to doing it: espresso from a coffee machine, boiled in a Turk, strained through a filter or steamed in a French press, and even poured boiling water in a cup. Baileys is added at a ratio of 1:2, that is, about 30 ml of liqueur per 60 ml of coffee, but you can vary the proportions to your taste.
Types of Baileys liqueurs that go with coffee:
The manufacturing company offers several interesting flavor options, and you can use any of them. Sometimes the company experiments and releases special flavors, for example, mint or nut, but most often in stores you can find the following varieties:
- Original Irish Cream – classic delicate creamy taste with light hints of vanilla and chocolate.
- Chocolat Luxe – Belgian chocolate, Irish whiskey and selected cream.
- Orange Truffle – with the flavor of orange and truffle, a very unusual combination.
- Coffee Flavor – with notes of roasted coffee beans.
Of course, it only makes sense to add liqueur to really good ground grain; it won’t be the same with instant products.
The easiest Baileys coffee recipe
- 50 ml Baileys Original;
- 110 ml strong Arabica;
- A pinch of chocolate chips.
This particular recipe is presented as a classic on the Baileys website. Brew coffee, pour in liqueur, sprinkle with chocolate chips. Enjoy!
Recipe with Baileys and milk
- 50 ml of liqueur with any of the flavors;
- 50 ml milk;
- 150 ml strong coffee.
Prepare coffee with milk and add Baileys to it. You can also use drinking cream, but you will need a little less of it. Impressive creaminess and tenderness will be achieved in any case.
Real latte with baileys
- 40-50 ml coffee Baileys;
- 30 ml of strong dark roast coffee or a shot of espresso;
- 200 ml milk.
Heat the milk, lightly whisk it, pour it into a glass, so that it can also accommodate espresso and liqueur. Combine all ingredients, sprinkle with cocoa powder or chocolate chips. This is exactly the recipe offered on the Baileys official website.
Cappuccino with Baileys
- A shot of espresso;
- 100 ml of tightly foamed milk;
- 30 ml Baileys.
Prepare espresso and froth milk. Assembling the drink: put the coffee base at the bottom of the cup, then the liqueur, and milk on top, spoon the foam out with a spoon.
Baileys Espressito
- Baileys coffee – 50 ml;
- Espresso – 25-30 ml;
- 2 teaspoons sugar;
- Crushed ice, crushed, crushed.
- A sprig of mint.
An iced cocktail that is perfectly refreshing in the heat. Mash some mint with sugar in a glass. Add half the ice and liqueur and stir. Pour in the espresso and add the rest of the ice. Garnish with mint leaves.
If you want more strength, you can add other strong alcohol to the cup, such as whiskey, brandy or rum, as well as a spoonful of vodka. These cocktails are especially good with ice, or hot for quick warming. And, of course, you can brew the drink with a variety of spices to get even more spicy flavors.
Classic Baileys coffee recipe
To prepare it you need:
- strong black coffee – 100 ml;
- Baileys liqueur – 50 ml;
- grated chocolate;
- whipped cream - to taste;
Brew strong black coffee in a Turkish coffee pot or coffee maker, carefully pour it into a glass so that no grounds get in. It is advisable to use an Irish glass, although any tall glass with a handle will do. In general, Baileys coffee is usually served in an Irish glass. Then you need to heat the liqueur and pour it into the coffee. Spread whipped cream on top of coffee and sprinkle with grated chocolate. For whipped cream, you can use the kind that is sold in a can, but it is better to whip it yourself from high-fat cream.
How to drink Baileys with coffee
There are no strict rules here and you can enjoy the cocktail the way you like. If you're just mixing all the ingredients into a cup, drink it that way or use a straw. If you are preparing an Irish version with whipped cream, it is better not to use a straw; in this case, all the pleasure lies in the fact that you drink both thick, cool cream and slightly scalding alcoholic coffee at the same time.
How and what to serve coffee with Baileys
Traditionally, the cocktail is served in glass Irish coffee glasses; they look like a tulip with a small rounded handle at the bottom. You can also use latte glasses or interesting mugs. This will definitely not spoil the taste of the drink.
Cocktails go well with a variety of sweets: marshmallows, ice cream, fruit salads, cookies and mousses.
Calorie content of coffee with Baileys
In this drink, the main calories come from alcohol. Thus, the calorie content of classic Baileys is 327 kcal per 100 grams of product (and this is lower than many other similar cream liqueurs). In this case, the calorie content of your espresso or Americano can be practically ignored, since in the one prepared by a coffee machine there are only 2 kcal per 100 ml, and in the one boiled in a cezve - up to 4 kcal, which is negligible.
- A standard cocktail serving of Baileys contains 50 milliliters, that is, approximately 163 kcal.
- One spoon of whipped cream contains 52 kcal, but usually you put about 2 spoons per cup, which means you get about 104 kcal.
That is, an average serving of Baileys coffee contains about 270 kcal, and this is without sugar or other additives. You can add spices; they practically do not increase the calorie content.
Brief information about Baileys
Baileys is a cream liqueur made from natural cream and Irish whiskey. The strength of the alcoholic drink is 17%. The drink has been made since 1974 and during this period of time the drink has been able to gather a huge number of fans, especially from the ladies, thanks to its taste characteristics. To obtain a homogeneous mixture and original taste, the creators spent 4 years. Today the plant produces a huge number of varieties of this liqueur. In addition to Baileys Original, the company produces Baileys with coffee, mint, chocolate, caramel, and hazelnut flavors. Approximately 50% of Ireland's milk is spent on making this wonderful drink. It is believed that Baileys is a great mood lifter and helps fight depression and insomnia. Since the composition includes cream, it is contraindicated to abuse it for those who “protect” their figure.
Composition of Baileys Original
In addition to whiskey and cream, the drink contains granulated sugar, cocoa beans, and vanilla. The softness of the taste is due to the fact that the whiskey is produced using the “triple distillation” technology. It should be noted that the composition contains absolutely no artificial preservatives. The taste characteristics of cream are preserved by alcohol. The main feature of Baileys is the harmonious combination of natural ingredients.
The benefits and harms of coffee with Baileys
It’s surprising to think that a coffee-alcohol cocktail can be good for health, but scientific research shows that drinking espresso liqueur in small quantities is even beneficial, including for the cardiovascular system. A small portion of the drink slightly speeds up blood flow, stimulates the heart to work more actively, and trains blood vessels. In addition, the cocktail reduces stress levels, slightly relaxes and instills positivity and calm. There is very little alcohol there, so even if you drink a cup of Baileys coffee every day, you will not harm your body.
Harm may only lie in individual sensitivity to individual ingredients. And, despite the fact that the alcohol content is small, it is worth waiting before you get behind the wheel.
When consumed in moderation, you will not experience any negative harm, and, on the contrary, your vitality will increase and you will feel good.
Where to buy Baileys coffee beans or ground?
This liqueur is one of the most popular flavors, and in many large stores or coffee and tea outlets you can buy coffee with the taste and smell of Baileys. But you must understand that this is purely a flavoring agent; no one soaks the grains in the liqueur. That is, there is no alcohol, and, in general, no cream either. Your drink will simply acquire a pleasant aroma of whiskey and cream, perhaps a slight aftertaste, but of course it will not look like a real cocktail.
Try it, experiment with proportions and additional ingredients, and you will definitely like this drink, which is also so easy to prepare at home!
The right combination of ingredients for the perfect drink
Whatever recipe for coffee with liqueur is used, the immutable rule is the correct preparation of its base - espresso coffee.
IMPORTANT. Only natural bean coffee is suitable for this drink. The use of instant coffee in the recipe is not allowed.
Espresso is prepared either in a coffee machine or on the stove, using a special coffee maker - Turks.
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Online stores offer a large selection of Turkish coffee beans, as well as many varieties of premium quality coffee beans. If desired, everything you need can be purchased at affordable prices. The network will also help you choose a recipe for espresso prepared in a Turk.
Turkish espresso requires very fine grinding of coffee beans. For espresso from a coffee machine, the grinding of the beans can be medium or even coarse.
To get the popular Baileys coffee, liqueur is added to the prepared base, according to the recipes:
- option one. One teaspoon of liqueur is poured into a cup of espresso and whipped cream is spread evenly on top;
- option two. First of all, liqueur is poured into the cup, and then coffee. As in the first case, the drink is decorated with whipped cream.
To ensure that the harmony of taste remains intact, both options exclude the use of sugar. In rare cases, for stubborn sweet tooths, the recipe is supplemented with one piece of sugar.
IMPORTANT. Liquor must be heated before adding to espresso.
And, if you follow the manufacturer’s recommendations, you should always add liqueur to coffee, and not vice versa.
Decorating the drink is a matter of taste and choice of each person. For example, you can use chocolate chips on top of whipped cream. But the best solution would be to preserve a certain canon in which there is no place for excesses.
