There’s something about Irish cream (that’s Bailey’s to you and me) desserts during the summer months that just make us grin with merriment! Want to show off? How about making your own Irish cream liquor.
Irish cream is a cream liqueur based on Irish whiskey, cream and other flavorings. It typically has an ABV level of 15 to 20% and is served on its own or in mixed drinks, most commonly Irish coffee. Its largest markets are the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States.
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Over ice-cream, a la an affogato, in a cheesecake, or something to Irish up a cheeky summer cocktail there are so many uses for Irish cream and we just love it!
While most of us know Irish cream by its most famous brand name, Baileys, we were just tickled pink to see how easy it is to make your own. The great thing about making your own Irish cream is that you can tweak the recipe to your taste.
Homemade Irish cream recipe
Ingredients
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 can sweetened milk
– 1 2/3 cups Irish whiskey
– 1 teaspoon instant coffee grains
– 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Method
Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Blend. Then store in an airtight container.
How to make homemade Irish cream
Stuck inside due to Storm Emma? Treat yourself with some homemade Irish Cream! Recipe here: http://irsh.us/2hrCQ34
Posted by IrishCentral.com on Thursday, March 1, 2018
Irish cream can be served on its own, on the rocks or as an alcoholic substitute for milk/cream and sugar in a hot coffee (sometimes with whipped cream added on top).
Throughout June, IrishCentral is celebrating Irish food! You can follow the whole story on social media by searching for #FoodMyMammyMade and #ICFood. You can keep up to date with all our Food and Drink stories here or never miss a recipe by checking out our dedicated topic page here.
* Originally published in 2016.
Source: https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/food-drink/homemade-irish-cream-recipe
