Baileys (Russian: Baileys and Baileys) - cream liqueur with a strength of 17%. Like all sweet low-alcohol drinks, it is a digestif. Produced since 1974 by the Irish company RA Bailey&Co. The main ingredients of the drink are whiskey and cream produced in Ireland. It is known that the composition contains only natural products, but the exact recipe of the liqueur is kept in the strictest confidence.
The founder of the brand is considered to be David Dand; it was he who came up with the idea of mixing not the most suitable ingredients - whiskey with cream. The resulting drink amazed me with its original taste. The only problem was the ingredients separated, but four years later all the errors were corrected, the recipe was brought to perfection, and the shelf life was increased by one and a half years.
Interestingly, almost half of the cream produced in Ireland is used to make Baileys liqueur. The liqueur has gained worldwide popularity; it is supplied to 180 countries. 50% of the country's alcohol exports come from Baileys liqueur, and the second part from the famous Irish whiskey.
A simple recipe for homemade Baileys liqueur
It is unlikely that you will be able to replicate real Baileys liqueur at home due to the lack of an original recipe, but a similar imitation of the drink can be reproduced. There are a large number of recipes and they are all unique in their own way. Some of them, time-tested, are described below.
When preparing liqueur, it is advisable to use good Irish whiskey. But if this is not possible, then you can replace it with vodka, cognac will do. If you plan to make baileys from moonshine, then it should be as free of fusel oils as possible. Otherwise, the specific aroma of the distillate will overwhelm the delicate creamy taste of the drink. All products used - cream, eggs - must be fresh.
Proportions:
- Alcohol 40-45% – 500 ml;
- Eggs – 4 pcs.;
- Condensed milk – 1 can;
- Cream (12-15%) – 400 ml;
- Instant coffee – 1 tbsp. l;
- Vanilla sugar – 2 tbsp.
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How to do:
- Separate egg yolks from whites.
- Using a mixer, beat the yolks with vanilla sugar and condensed milk into a homogeneous mixture. To give the liqueur a beautiful creamy color, it is recommended to boil condensed milk in a jar for 40 minutes before whipping.
- Add instant coffee to the milk and egg mixture and beat the mixture again.
- Pour in the cream, stir thoroughly.
If the cream is very thick and fatty, then it is better to dilute it with a small amount of milk.
- Pour in the selected alcohol base (whisky, vodka or cognac), stir and close the container with an airtight lid.
- Place the almost finished liqueur in the refrigerator for three days. Shake the contents twice a day.
The finished drink has a strength of 17% and has a similar taste to the original one. Can be stored in a cold place for up to six months. But it is advisable to use homemade Baileys within a month. Therefore, it is recommended to prepare the drink for a specific date or holiday. Over time, the liqueur separates, and this is the main difference between homemade liqueur and real liqueur. In this case, you just need to shake the drink well.
By adding 50 grams of roasted hazelnuts to the recipe, you get nutty Baileys. In this case, the nuts are infused for 15 days on an alcohol basis; further preparation is similar to the technology of the previous recipe.
Baileys recipe at home
There are quite a lot of different recipes for making Baileys at home on the Internet, however, the most interesting result is obtained when using the one described below. The author personally tried to make Baileys using the recipe described below, and boldly states that the taste is really similar.
Ingredients:
- 0.5 vodka – it is better to use pure vodka, without the flavors of raspberries, honey, etc.
- 2 cans 400g cans of condensed milk - you must use regular condensed milk, not boiled one.
- 6 packets of “Miracle Chocolate”.
- 4 teaspoons coffee – do not use Nescafe due to the bitterness of this variety.
- Vanillin on the tip of a knife
Everything is mixed with a mixer or blender. It is better to put the finished drink in the refrigerator overnight so that the alcohols can mix further. You cannot leave this drink for a long time - the alcohol will quickly dissipate and the cream will sour. Cost is about 400 rubles.
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Complete Cream Liqueur Recipe
The drink made according to this recipe tastes more like the original liqueur. The composition of ingredients has been increased, and the cooking process itself differs little from that described above.
Components:
- Whiskey, cognac – 500 ml;
- Cream (12%) – 500 ml;
- Condensed milk – 1 can;
- Eggs – 4 pcs.;
- Honey – 1 tbsp;
- Instant coffee – 1 tbsp. l;
- Vanilla sugar – 50 g;
- Sugar caramel – 4 tbsp. l;
- Ground ginger – 2 g;
- Nutmeg, oak bark, cinnamon - one pinch each.
Cooking method:
- Pour half the vanilla sugar, caramel, honey and spices into alcohol. Leave for 5 days, then strain.
- Beat the egg yolks, cream and remaining sugar with a mixer.
- Add condensed milk, coffee and alcoholic infusion to the whipped mass. Mix everything again using a blender or mixer.
- Pour into bottles and let the drink mature for a week in the refrigerator.
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Baileys coffee liqueur recipe
This option is prepared on the basis of condensed milk, coffee and alcoholic beverage. The last ingredient may be high-quality vodka, whiskey, or cognac brandy.
Using moonshine when preparing Baileys is strictly prohibited, since the products do not combine at all.
Compound:
- vodka (or other alcoholic drink) - 0.5 l;
- condensed milk - 380 g;
- cream 15% fat - 0.4 l;
- instant coffee - 30 g;
- egg yolk - 4 pcs.;
- vanilla sugar - 60 g.
Preparation:
- Place the yolks in a deep plastic bowl, add condensed milk and vanilla sugar.
- Beat with a hand whisk, mixer or blender.
- Then add coffee, cream and continue whisking.
- Pour in the alcoholic drink in a thin stream and mix with a whisk.
The consistency of the liqueur should be homogeneous. Pour it into prepared bottles and close the lids tightly. Place in a cool place for 3 days.
To obtain a brighter aroma and taste of coffee, it is recommended to use condensed coffee instead of condensed milk.
Creamy Baileys - recipe without condensed milk
Ingredients:
- Irish whiskey – 200 ml;
- Vodka – 200 ml;
- Cream (20%) – 500 ml;
- Egg yolks – 4 pcs.;
- Instant coffee – 25 g;
- Powdered sugar – 200 gr;
- Vanilla sugar – 10 gr.
Preparation:
- Beat the yolks with a mixer until fluffy foam forms.
- Pour the cream into a saucepan and place on low heat.
- While stirring the cream, add powdered sugar, yolks, vanilla sugar and coffee in small portions.
- It is important that the contents of the saucepan do not heat above 40 degrees.
- Remove the thickened mass from the stove and let cool.
- Add vodka and whiskey, stir thoroughly with a mixer.
- Pour the homemade liqueur into bottles and keep it in the refrigerator for a couple of days to mature.
Classic recipe for Baileys liqueur
It is recommended to take a high-quality alcoholic drink, only in this case the liqueur will be tasty, tender and will not bring many headaches after consumption.
Compound:
- vodka - 500 ml;
- cream (from 15% to 30%) - 1.5 cups;
- condensed milk - 380 g;
- granulated sugar - 3 tbsp. l.;
- vanilla (powder) - 1 g.
Preparation:
Before cooking, place the cream in the refrigerator for 30-40 minutes. Pour them into a suitable container and beat. After 1-3 minutes, add vanilla and granulated sugar and continue stirring vigorously.
At the same time, pour in condensed milk and vodka in small portions. Stir to a uniform consistency. Pour the finished drink into containers and store in a cool place for 2 to 36 hours, shaking the contents of the bottle every 24 hours.
Egg-free liqueur
It is known from reliable sources that real Belis liqueur does not contain egg yolks. To get as close to the authentic drink as possible, the recipe uses Irish whiskey as the alcoholic base.
Compound:
- Whiskey – 200 ml;
- Cream (15%) – 500 ml;
- Condensed milk – 1 can;
- Instant coffee – 2 tbsp;
- Vanilla sugar – 1 tsp.
How to make Baileys:
- Mix the cream with milk, beat in a blender or use a mixer.
- While whisking the mixture, add sugar, coffee and whiskey.
- Pour into bottles and cap.
- Let the drink mature for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
Composition and preparation technology
The main ingredients in the preparation of Baileys liqueur are Irish whiskey and cream. Baileys also contains vegetable oil, vanilla, caramel, cocoa and caramel.
If we are talking about Baileys other than Baileys Original, then the composition may also contain chocolate, mint, coffee, caramel, nuts and other ingredients that are usually included in the name of the liqueur.
It should be emphasized once again that Baileys liqueur contains no preservatives, and the proportions of whiskey and cream are ideal: the concentration of alcohols does not allow the cream to curdle, but at the same time prevents the appearance of microorganisms inside the drink.
How to drink correctly and what to drink Baileys liqueur with
There are several ways to consume cream liqueur, including homemade Baileys.
The drink is often consumed in its pure form; its low strength allows this to be done. To do this, use special small liqueur glasses with a volume of 25-50 ml. Savor the drink after eating, adding a couple of pieces of ice to cool it down.
But mostly Baileys is drunk as part of various cocktails or diluted with strong alcohol: vodka, rum, brandy or whiskey.
The drink goes well with unsweetened black coffee and hot chocolate.
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We figured out how to drink Baileys, and what is the customary snack for the creamy alcohol itself? Sweet desserts most often play the role of appetizers. Sweet fruits, ice cream, chocolate, nuts, cookies, fruit salads are suitable.
Baileys caramel liqueur recipe
Compound:
- vodka - 0.5 l;
- milk drink “Miracle” with caramel flavor - 1 glass;
- condensed milk - 380 g;
- filtered water - 1.5 cups;
- coffee - 2 tsp.
Preparation:
- Carefully place condensed milk and 200 ml of clean filtered water into a deep container.
- Mix thoroughly until a uniform consistency is formed.
- Add the required amount of caramel-flavored milk drink.
- The remaining liquid must be brought to a boil, add coffee and stir until completely dissolved.
- Pour the coffee drink into the remaining ingredients.
- At the last moment we add alcohol. Beat and pour into glass containers.
- Place in a cool place for 2 days.
Source: o-cocktails.ru
Popular cocktails with Baileys
There are dozens of cocktails with Baileys liqueur. Among them, it is worth highlighting five main drinks that can be found in any bar.
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Components:
- Creamy Baileys – 20 ml;
- Coffee Kahlua – 20 ml;
- Orange liqueur Grand Marnier – 20 ml;
How to cook:
- First layer of Kahlua.
- Then, using a cocktail spoon, pour in the second layer of Baileys.
- The last layer is orange liqueur.
- Set the prepared cocktail on fire when serving.
Strawberry cocktail with Baileys
Compound:
- Baileys – 50 ml;
- Champagne brut – 50 ml;
- Fresh strawberries – 100 gr;
- Sugar – 5 gr.
Cooking method:
- Using a mixer, beat the chilled strawberries into a puree. Rub through a fine sieve.
- Using a piping bag, carefully pipe the strawberry puree into a tall champagne glass.
- Using a cocktail spoon, pour in champagne and Baileys.
Cocktail with Baileys Hiroshima
Ingredients:
- Baileys – 20 ml;
- Sambuca – 20 ml;
- Absinthe – 20 ml;
- Grenadine (pomegranate syrup) – 2-3 drops.
Preparation:
- Pour sambuca into a glass.
- Without disturbing the layers, pour in Baileys liqueur, spoon by spoon.
- Finally, pour in absinthe.
- Add grenadine.
Cocktail “Perfect Continuity”.
Components:
- Baileys – 40 ml;
- Cream – 40 ml;
- White rum – 30 ml;
- Caramel syrup – 20 ml;
- Strawberry syrup – 20 ml;
- Strawberries – 3 pcs.;
- Crushed ice – 150 gr.
Preparation:
- Shake all ingredients in a shaker.
- Fill a highball glass with the mixture.
- Decorate with strawberries.
How to make cocktails from liqueurs?
Only 1 type of alcohol can be included in soft drinks with alcohol. An example of such a recipe is the Bulldog cocktail:
- 35 ml Amaretto;
- 10 ml chocolate syrup;
- 120 ml low-fat milk;
- 70 g soft ice cream.
Place the ingredients in a blender bowl, blend for 10-15 seconds and pour into a tall glass. Decorate with a scoop of ice cream, you can sprinkle with grated chocolate or sugar beads.
Complex compositions that include several liqueurs or strong alcohol have an extraordinary taste:
- For the Voodoo cocktail, mix 15 ml of strawberry and melon liqueur in a blender bowl, add the same amount of sambuca. Add 100 g of soft ice cream and beat. Pour into a glass and garnish with strawberry slices.
- For the Lambada cocktail, place 50 ml Blue Curacao, 20 ml gin, 10 ml light rum and 60 ml coconut milk in a shaker. Shake for 5-7 seconds and pour into a glass over ice cubes. Serve with a straw.
- You can prepare “Baileys Chocolatini” well only if you strictly follow the recipe. You need to mix 10 ml of vodka, 50 ml of Baileys, 15 ml of any chocolate liqueur and 4-5 ice cubes in a shaker. Shake the container several times, pour the finished drink into a glass and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
You can come up with a cocktail recipe based on homemade liqueur yourself. The final strength of the drink depends on the amount of alcoholic ingredient and its strength.