Baileys coffee is the Irish latte recipe that is perfect any time of day but I love to sip it on chilly evenings in front of the fire. Serve this Bailey's Irish coffee recipe as a hot coffee cocktail alongside your other favorite St. Patrick's day recipes.

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Take this classic Irish coffee to the next level when you add in Baileys original Irish cream or Jameson Irish whiskey, or both! Serve in those Irish coffee mugs you have been saving for St. Patrick's Day and don't skip on the whipped cream!
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✨ Here is why this recipe is amazing:
- With just a handful of ingredients, 3 plus garnishes, you have a cup of delicious Irish coffee to enjoy in place of your normal morning coffee.
- Irish cream coffee is a favorite of coffee lovers any time of year but especially around St Patrick's Day and Christmas morning.
☕ Ingredients needed:
Here is a visual overview of the ingredients in the recipe. Scroll down to the recipe at the bottom for quantities.
📝 Ingredient notes:
- 1.5 oz. Baileys Irish Cream
- 1.5 oz. prepared Espresso
- 4.5 oz. hot milk
- Canned Whipped cream cool whip topping, optional
- Chocolate shavings, optional
🔄 Substitutions
- Jameson whiskey - switch out bailey's Irish cream for Jameson for a twist on the Irish coffee cocktail.
- Brown Sugar syrup - Combine equal parts brown sugar and water. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved. Use brown sugar syrup in place of sugar.
- Fresh whipped cream - Using an electric mixer with the whisk attachment, whip heavy cream until bubbles form. Add sugar to sweeten. Continue to whip until soft peaks form. Do not go beyond stiff peaks or the heavy cream can turn to butter. Also, check out Keto whipped cream.
- Strong Coffee - while espresso is called for in this classic Irish coffee recipe, double strength regular coffee would be a delicious substitute. Instant coffee can also be used in a pinch.
- Decaf coffee - switch out the espresso for decaf coffee in your baileys latte.
🥣 Helpful Kitchen Tools
Milk Frother - use a hand-held milk frother to make a coffee shop-style drink at home. In a small saucepan, gently warm fresh milk to a barely a simmer and blend until you have frothy milk.
📷 How to Make Bailey's Coffee Latte, photo instructions
- Into your favorite coffee mug, add Espresso and Baileys Irish Cream. Stir.
2. Use a frother to froth the hot milk. Pour the milk into your mug, reserving the foam.
3. Gently spoon the foam on top of your latte.
4. Top with desired toppings- whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve authentic Irish coffee in a footed mug.
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Ingredients
- 1.5 oz. Baileys Irish Cream
- 1.5 oz. Espresso (hot)
- 4.5 oz. Milk (hot, foamed)
- Whipped Cream (optional)
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Into your favorite coffee mug, add Espresso and Baileys Irish Cream. Stir.
- Use a frother to froth the hot milk. Pour the milk into your mug, reserving the foam. Gently spoon the foam on top of your latte.
- Top with desired toppings- whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
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Sarah Mock is a classically trained Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales University. A culinary blogger for 14 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.
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