22 Best Baileys Cocktails to Warm Your Evenings

This article will help you make the best Baileys cocktails for every holiday or gathering party that you plan to throw. The special thing about Baileys cocktails is that they’re almost the black sheep in the cocktails family due to their milky, creamy, and sweet characteristics.

But what’s more important is that several drinks listed below even have different versions for you to choose from based on your tastes, interests, and preferences. In addition, I will also provide you with some fun yet important facts about the Baileys liqueur.

Are you ready to explore the list of many amazing cocktail recipes? So let’s jump into the article!

Basic Knowledge About Baileys

Baileys, or Baileys Irish cream, is a liqueur made by mixing Irish whiskey, cream, cocoa, and other spices. The first product was created by a professional team with a desire to promote the Irish dairy industry by utilizing another Irish specialty–the Jameson Irish Whisky.

Throughout the years, Baileys Irish cream is not the only successful product of the brand. From the Baileys Salted Caramel to the vegan Baileys Almande, the brand aims to provide consumers with a variety of flavors to combine with different drinks and foods.

In fact, many cocktails in the list below also use different Baileys products to pull out the best and correct overall flavors. If you’re concerned about Baileys Irish Cream going spoiled, make sure that you store them properly. Fortunately, you can simply keep the bottle at room temperature.

Why Are Baileys Cocktails A Great Choice?

Whatever types or flavors of Baileys that you use, the base whisky and milky cream always shine the most. Those are the reasons why people love to include Baileys in many straightforward mixed or sweetened cocktails.

There are two other factors that also contribute to Baileys’ popularity. While the hidden chocolate flavor is suitable for many festive drinks, the fruitiness of Irish whiskey can complement many sugary and fruity alcoholic beverages.

Furthermore, you can rest assured about using Baileys in not just cocktails but any drink or dessert. The top-quality cream in each bottle is made from Irish milk which comes from the “Baileys ladies”–the cows that have their own playlist!

22 Delightful Baileys Cocktails Recipes To Make At Your Home

Enough with the essential information, now I offer you a wide range of the most popular mocktail recipes with Baileys. Whether you are looking for a summer or winter cocktail, I believe that you will find the ideal recipes to make.

1. Baileys Vanilla Martini

Total time: 2 minutes

Are you in love with the vanilla flavor? Do you want to start drinking alcohol with a familiar taste? If yes, then Baileys Vanilla Martini is definitely suitable for you. What’s special is that this recipe uses vanilla vodka instead of vanilla extract to create the flavor.

After trying this martini, you can replace the vanilla vodka with other flavored vodkas that you like. It’ll be a fun time to experiment with this recipe and transform it into a buttery Caramel Martini or an aromatic Raspberry Cocktail.

In the mixing process, a cocktail shaker is needed. First, it’ll be half-filled with ice. Then, you add Baileys Irish cream and vodka and shake it in about 30 seconds. Finally, strain the mixture into a cocktail glass and use cinnamon or candy sprinkles to garnish.

2. Baileys Grasshopper

Total time: 5 minutes

Grasshopper is a green-colored drink that was created in 1918 by Philibert Guichet in a New York cocktail competition. What’s more, the unique green color of Grasshopper is because of the creme de menthe, sweet mint-flavored alcohol that is used in the cocktail.

This recipe is very simple. You just have to mix all of the ingredients (creme de menthe, Baileys Irish cream, etc.) and serve the drink with mint leaves as the decoration. Interestingly, Baileys will add a perfectly creamy texture and milky note to the cocktail.

In fact, it’s absolutely fine if you use Baileys Grasshopper as an alternative for green beer on St. Patrick’s Day–an Irish religious feast day. This refreshing beverage can also energize or wake you up if you have work to do in the evening after a long exhausting day.

3. Salted Caramel Baileys White Russian

Total time: 3 minutes

White Russian is a sweet and coffee-based drink with vodka as the base of the cocktail. In fact, the White Russian was created in 1949 together with its twin the Black Russian by their father, a Belgian barman named Gustave Tops.

Basically, White Russian consists of three ingredients: vodka, coffee liqueur, and milk or cream. However, with this special version, Salted Caramel Baileys White Russian, you will need to add salted caramel sauce, salt, and Baileys Irish cream.

After shaking the ingredients, strain the mixture over ice in the cocktail class. You can use caramel candy or candy sprinkles to garnish this cocktail. Overall, the flavor of this cocktail is a perfect blend between coffee and aromatic caramel.

This lesson is a must-watch before you mix the Salted Caramel Baileys White Russian.

4. Baileys Candy Cane Cocktail

Total time: 10 minutes

This is the indispensable Christmas cocktail which not only tastes good but also has a festive appearance. In this recipe, you need to prepare 3 different parts of Baileys Candy Cane cocktail: the rim, the cocktail, and the topping.

As for the ingredients list, you need to prepare Baileys, creme de cacao–a chocolate liqueur, candy canes, 70% cocoa chocolate, etc. Remember to break up candy canes into pieces and melt them before making the rim.

After finishing the cocktail part, pour the mixture into the class and top the drink with cocoa chocolate. In fact, you can add a little twist to this recipe by using peppermint vodka in the mixture. It will create the exact sweet and cooling peppermint flavor of Christmas!

5. Easter Bunny Martini

Total time: 5 minutes

Easter Bunny Martini is the Easter alcoholic mixed drink you definitely don’t want to miss, especially with Baileys Irish cream as one of the ingredients. Besides, there are also other liqueurs that contribute to the overall flavor.

This special Malibu cocktail is the perfect combination of Malibu–coconut Caribbean rum, Advocaat–traditional Dutch alcohol, and creme de cacao will offer you different flavors and levels of sweetness. Together with marshmallow topping, the sprinkles will absolutely make the drink extra-sweet.

Learn how to make Easter Bunny Martini at home with this guide.

6. Strawberry Shortcake Martini

Total time: 30 minutes

This Strawberry Shortcake Martini is inspired by both the strawberry martini and the strawberry shortcake. This Strawberry Shortcake Martini will be a delicious cocktail for Valentine’s Day or birthday parties.

If you want to eat a delightful dessert cake with an alcohol kick in liquid form, this recipe is tailor-made for you! Supposing that you can’t buy strawberry simple syrup at the supermarket, you can make your own version by following the instructions.

In that case, you must prepare fresh strawberries, water, and granulated sugar and simmer them in a saucepan for about 20 minutes. After finishing the syrup, add it to the shaker to mix all the ingredients (Pinnacle Vodka Cake, Baileys Strawberry and Cream, etc.) together.

Remember that you will need equal parts of vodka and bailey. Finally, garnish the martini with fresh strawberries, or even candy sprinkles if you like. You can also use the remaining syrup as a topping.

7. Baileys Espresso Martini

Total time: 5 minutes

Dick Bradsell, a famous British bartender, is the one who invented Espresso Martini back in 1983. As you may not know, the original name of this drink is actually “Vodka Espresso”. Overall, this martini has a rich brewed coffee flavor with Baileys’ sweetness and creaminess.

To make Baileys Espresso Martini, you need 3 main ingredients: Kahlua–a Mexican coffee liqueur, Baileys Espresso Creme, and Vodka. Firstly, it’s a must to put the martini glass in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.

After that, fill half of the shaker with crushed ice and respectively add all the ingredients to shake in about 20 seconds. Finally, you can decorate the drink with cinnamon, cocoa powder, and even coffee beans.

Do you need any help to make Baileys Espresso Martini? Let’s follow the instructions from a professional bartender!

8. A Winter Snowflake Cocktail

Total time: 3 minutes

Here comes another easy alcoholic drink to make on Christmas – a Winter Snowflake cocktail. While Baileys creates a sweet and creamy texture for the drink, ground cinnamon is the additional ingredient that builds the warm feeling when you drink this cocktail.

Besides the two ingredients mentioned above, you also need white chocolate chips, caramel sauce, vanilla extract, and milk. Instead of a cocktail shaker, you will need a microwave to mix all the ingredients in around 90 seconds.

After the chocolate and caramel have already melted, pour the mixture into the glass and decorate it with cinnamon and whipped cream. One note for you is that you can lower the calories by reducing the amount of Baileys or leaving out the whipped cream.

9. Sugar Cookie Martini

Total time: 5 minutes

Sugar Cookie Martini is a colorful drink in which you will mix vanilla Vodka, Baileys Irish cream, Amaretto – an Italian liqueur, and other ingredients together. It’s recommended that you should use some cocktail equipment for this recipe, such as a jigger and glass rimmer.

While making the cocktail, don’t forget to chill your martini glass before pouring the mixture into it and rolling the rim. To enhance the sweetness and give your drink a polished appearance, you should prepare vanilla frosting and candy sprinkles for the rim.

Sugar Cookie Martini can be a challenge to make if you miss this guide.

10. Gingerbread Martini

Total time: 2 minutes

The Gingerbread Martini is suitable to drink on any holiday, from Christmas to Easter. Certainly, this martini is inspired by the soft gingerbread cookies–the sweets that you have been too familiar with since you were little.

Overall, Gingerbread Martini is a flavorful cocktail that combines spiciness and gingerbread flavor with creamy Baileys and vodka. In addition, it’s fine to use either gingerbread vodka or gingerbread syrup in this recipe.

For decoration, it’s recommended that you should embellish the cocktail with gingerbread, cookie, or cracker. Moreover, it’s your own choice whether or not to garnish the drink with whipped cream, cinnamon, or nutmeg.

11. Frozen Mudslide

Total time: 5 minutes

Normally, an alcohol mudslide cocktail consists of vodka, coffee liqueur (you can use Kahlua), and Baileys Irish cream. If you want to increase the “mud” in the cocktail, you can adjust the chocolate amount and drizzle as much chocolate as you want.

It’s believed that the Frozen Mudslide originated from the Caribbean, more specifically, the Cayman Islands. Old Judd was the bartender who invented the drink in the 1950s at a bar named Wreck Bar.

What’s interesting is that the appearance of the mudslide perfectly resembles the actual look of a mudslide in reality. Looking from the outside, while the cocktail and cream are dense and still, you can imagine that the chocolate is actual mud falling down a hillside.

About the ingredients list, you don’t need ice cream but you can add it if you really want. But in that case, don’t forget to reduce the ice amount. Also, you can use whipping cream and cocoa powder as the toppings for the mudslide.

Do you find Frozen Mudslide difficult to make? Then, go through this guidance!

12. Frozen Strawberry Mudslide

Total time: 5 minutes

Now I present to you another version of the mudslide cocktail – the Frozen Strawberry Mudslide. Besides the essential ingredients, you also have to prepare strawberry ice cream and chocolate-covered strawberry along with Baileys Strawberry and Cream!

Basically, this drink is a combination of strawberry milkshake and alcohol mudslide. With the chocolate-covered strawberries, you will need both dark and white chocolate.

This recipe is very simple to make; just remember that you have to drizzle the “mud” before pouring the cocktail into the class. In my opinion, on holidays, it’s a must that you should share this pretty drink with your friends, family, and even your spouse!

13. Baileys Mint Martini

Total time: 5 minutes

Baileys Mint Martini is another perfect beverage for St. Patrick’s Day or even Christmas. This martini is a simple yet harmonious blend between Baileys Irish cream, creme de menthe, vodka, and half and half -dairy beverage that contains equal parts of cream and whole milk.

I suggest that you should add whipping cream and chocolate chips as the toppings because they will make the drink look more appetizing! What’s more, if you’re worried about the calories of this drink, feel free to switch to the Baileys Deliciously Light – a less sweet version.

You will need this tutorial to make Baileys Mint Martini!

14. Pumpkin Martini

Total time: 5 minutes

This Pumpkin Martini, a fall – themed beverage, is absolutely suitable to become an ideal cocktail on Halloween. Although it doesn’t have a stunning look, the glittering yellow rim will make the drink stand out.

To make the cocktail, there are ingredients that need to be prepared: Baileys Pumpkin Spice Irish cream, Frangelico – Italian hazelnut liqueur, Vodka, and half and half. For the rim, remember to dip it into Frangelico before rolling around sugar to create a pumpkin color.

15. Chocolate Banana Creme Martini

Total time: 5 minutes

Are you looking for a Baileys cocktail that is absolutely perfect for the summer? Then, this Chocolate Banana Creme Martini won’t disappoint you! The intriguing mix of banana and chocolate will add both sweetness and freshness to your hot summer.

Besides vanilla vodka and Baileys Irish cream, you need to shop for a chocolate liqueur, banana liqueur, and also chocolate syrup. This yummy alcoholic milkshake can be an alternative for your desserts, or you can also combine this martini with crepes or shortcakes!

Don’t forget to go through the detailed instructions to make Chocolate Banana Creme Martini!

16. Jack Knife Cocktail

Total time: 3 minutes

Jack Knife cocktail probably has its name because the main ingredient to mix it besides Baileys Irish cream is Jack Daniel’s whiskey. You need a cocktail shaker to make this drink and also an old – fashioned glass to contain it.

Besides the mentioned ingredients, you can make a Jack Knife cocktail more tasteful by using Bourbon whiskey and maple syrup in the mixing process. This simple drink, which can bring out your hidden emotions, should be enjoyed after dinner and before bedtime.

17. Baileys Chocolate Martini

Total time: 5 minutes

Chocolate is probably one of the most popular and fitting ingredients to combine with Baileys Irish cream. What’s truly surprising is that the all-too-familiar chocolate martini was actually created by two Hollywood legends – Rock Hudson and Elizabeth Taylor, in 1955 in Texas.

Besides Christmas, this Baileys Chocolate Martini is undoubtedly the ideal cocktail for New Year’s Eve. And this recipe is not difficult to make at all. To mix the cocktail, use a shaker to mix Baileys, chocolate liqueur, and vodka.

Additionally, you can garnish the martini with shaved chocolate, chocolate chips, or even candy sprinkles. As a martini itself, you can also add gin to the recipe to have a traditionally correct formula.

This Baileys Chocolate Martini walkthrough will be very helpful for you!

18. Santa’s Magic Potion (Eggnog and Baileys Cocktail)

Total time: 1 minute

Santa’s Magic Potion is a creamy Eggnog cocktail combined with Baileys. Apparently, eggnog is believed to originate from the early medieval English posset. Gradually, the drink became a Christmas tradition that combines eggs, milk, and booze.

In this recipe, all you have to do is add Eggnog and Baileys Irish cream in a glass or cup and stir the mixture until they completely blend with each other. To add more flavor, it’s recommended to sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg after you’ve done with the cocktail mixing.

19. B52 Shot Cocktail

Total time: 5 minutes

B-52 Shot Cocktail is a delicious vintage cocktail that was invented by Peter Fich in 1970. This shot cocktail has a fascinating outlook with three distinctive layers: Kahlua, Baileys, and Grand Marnier – a French liqueur that is made from Cognac.

Overall, this drink tastes like caramel with a little hint of orange and coffee. After pouring the first layer of Kahlua, don’t forget to use the back of a spoon to gently add the other two layers to perfect the B-52 Shot cocktail.

This fun recipe will guide you on how to make a flaming B-52 shot!

20. Dirty Irishman

Total time: 5 minutes

To make a glass of Dirty Irishman, there are four main ingredients that you need to prepare: Baileys, Irish Whiskey, strong cold coffee, and heavy cream. If you can get Irish coffee for this recipe, the cocktail will be closer to the original version.

With the extra Irish whiskey, this drink will taste like a harmonious blend between caffeine and fruity alcohol. Furthermore, by using cherries to garnish the cocktail, this Dirty Irishman can become more similar to a milkshake.

21. Baileys Dalgona Coffee

Total time: 10 minutes

Do you know about the well-known Dalgona Coffee? With this recipe, you can enjoy a fluffy, milky Dalgona Coffee with a little twist of alcohol. If you don’t like an iced cocktail, you can get rid of the ice cubes and use warm milk to have a cozy Baileys Dalgona Coffee.

Regarding the ingredients list, you will need instant coffee, granulated sugar, Baileys, etc., to make the drink. If you have never made a Dalgona coffee, don’t forget to use a whisk and stir the mixture hard before you get a dense mixture.

If you want to master Baileys Dalgona Coffee, you should watch this tutorial!

22. Frozen Irish Coffee Cocktail

Total time: 2 minutes

This Frozen Irish Coffee Cocktail is a creative combination of the original frozen cocktail and the traditional Irish coffee. This is absolutely a great choice if you are enduring a hot and dizzying day without much energy to get to work.

Instead of a cocktail shaker, you will use a blender to mix all the ingredients (Irish whiskey, vanilla ice cream, Baileys, etc.) together. Don’t forget that your ice must be crushed beforehand to create the “frozen” effect for the cocktail.

Let’s Make Dozens Of Baileys Cocktails To Satisfy Your Sweet Craving!

The diverse and amazing recipes above are waiting for you to serve to the table! I guarantee you that your friends, family members, or even colleagues will fall in love with the delightful, creamy, and refreshing Baileys cocktails.

It’s said that consuming an adequate amount of sweetness and alcohol will lighten your daily mood and even do good for your health. Therefore, don’t hesitate to enjoy Baileys cocktails after your meals or on festive occasions.

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