Baileys Coffee Recipe (Hot Irish Cream Cocktail)

This Baileys Coffee Recipe is a simple recipe made with Baileys Irish cream and strong coffee. Coffee lovers adore this next level easy recipe. It’s a classic cold weather cocktail to enjoy any time of day and any time of year.

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This Bailey’s Irish coffee recipe is the original Irish coffee and even if this is your first time making this delicious holiday coffee you can’t really mess it up. It is such an easy Irish cream coffee recipe to make, so grab your favorite glass mug, cuddle up in front of the fire, and enjoy.

Baileys Coffee Recipe Main Ingredients

To make this delicious drink you will need:

1.5 oz Baileys Original Irish cream liqueur
5 oz regular coffee

You will also need a cocktail jigger. If you don’t have one you can grab one online here: cocktail jigger.

First, brew your favorite cup of coffee. We are using our Aeropress coffee recipe. The Aeropress makes amazing strong brewed coffee. You can use whatever method you like. Pour the black coffee into a footed mug.

Next, measure the sweet Bailey’s Irish cream using a cocktail jigger.

Add the Baileys to your favorite coffee.

Stir the delicious Baileys hot coffee.

Serve this classic spiked coffee drink with store-bought or homemade whipped cream and chocolate shavings. You could even try it with sweet cream and chocolate syrup to make it into a dessert-like delicious after-dinner drink.

Irish cream hot Coffee Recipe with whipped cream and chocolate

This hot coffee cocktail is often enjoyed as morning coffee to start the day in place of other traditional coffee drinks.

This Baileys Irish Cream coffee recipe is a wonderful treat during the holiday season or any time. It’s a great drink for Christmas morning, an after-dinner coffee, and a chilly evening. There is no set time to enjoy a delicious cup of hot coffee so give the kids a hot chocolate and make yourself this Irish cream coffee drink any time you want.

FAQs and Recipe Variations

You are always welcome to make adjustments to a recipe. Doing so may alter the end results.

Can I make this with decaf coffee?

Yes, you can use your favorite kind of coffee- regular, decaf, or even instant coffee if that’s what you like.

How can I make this into a classic Irish coffee recipe?

You can make this into a Bailey’s Irish coffee by adding your favorite Irish whiskey. Jameson Irish whiskey is the popular choice.

Can I make this into an iced coffee?

Yes, you can serve this over ice cubes to turn it into a Baileys cold coffee or use cold brew in place of hot coffee. Or check out our full Baileys iced coffee recipe.

Can I add sugar to this Irish cream coffee recipe?

Sure, brown sugar is a popular option