Irish Cream Recipe {Gifts from the Kitchen} (2024)

FAQs

How long does homemade bailey's Irish cream last? ›

As a general rule of thumb, you can store your freshly made Irish cream for up to two months in the refrigerator.

Baileys Irish Cream is an Irish cream liqueur made of cream, cocoa and Irish whiskey emulsified together with vegetable oil. Baileys is made by Diageo at Nangor Road, in Dublin, Ireland and in Mallusk, Northern Ireland.

Good old Irish cream comes together with an easy-to-love blend of whiskey, cream, a sweetener, and flavorings like chocolate syrup and instant coffee powder. Sure, it's not top-level mixology, but it doesn't need to be — it's hard to deny the allure of a stiff, sweet, and creamy drink.

It's so rich and full of flavour. One of the best ways to drink Irish cream is straight or over ice. This means you savour the taste of the liqueur. It's also great as an ingredient in shots, co*cktails and warm drinks like coffee and hot chocolate.

Does Bailey's Irish Cream go bad or expire? Generally as long as you don't subject it to temperature extremes it will last well beyond the official 2 year "best taste before" date. Over time the taste will change and the liquid tends to go a bit darker but only really noticeable if you do a side by side comparison.

Add all of the ingredients to your blender and blend on high for about 30 seconds, or until everything is well combined. Transfer to a tightly sealed container (mason jars are great) and store in your refrigerator. It will keep for approximately 1-2 months.

How to Store Irish Cream. Store the Irish cream in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to two months.

Baileys Original lasts 2 years from the day of bottling, opened or unopened when stored at the optimum temperature (0 to 25°C/32 to 77°F).

Manufacturers of cream liqueurs point to the effective preservative qualities of alcohol as the reason that refrigeration is not required. Baileys™ guarantees it's product for 2 years from the date of manufacture, opened or unopened, and suggests a storage temperature range of 0-25˚Celsius.

Baileys is made from the very best of premium quality dairy cream, triple-distilled whiskey, and fine spirits. It takes about 220 million liters of fresh cream from 38,000 top-bred Irish dairy cows (Baileys Ladies) for the creation of baileys annually.

Can you mix Baileys with co*ke? ›

The carbondioxide in the cola will react with the cream in the baileys, this results in the cream solidifying in your stomach which can suffocate you in high quantities.

Light to moderate alcohol drinking can raise HDL, but heavy drinking can increase total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides. This raises the chance of developing cardiovascular disease. Although you may think of cholesterol as unhealthy, it's essential for your health.

Transfer mixture to an airtight container or glass bottle with a tight-fitting lid and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

Pour into sterilised bottles and store unopened in the fridge for up to 2 months. Once opened, continue to keep refrigerated and consume within 1 week.

Does Homemade Irish Cream Need to Be Refrigerated? This homemade Irish cream mix should be refrigerated after mixing so the cream doesn't curdle even though the alcohol contributes to it's stabilization.

Homemade Irish cream liqueur made with Irish whiskey, cream, and sugar with hints of coffee, chocolate, vanilla, and almond. Delicious served on the rocks for a rich and creamy holiday treat! Will keep for 2 months if refrigerated.