Baileys Irish Cream Coffee Recipe

This cold and refreshing Irish Cream Coffee recipe makes a slightly sweet and delightfully boozy beverage with a kick of caffeine. It’s an easy and delicious drink served for brunch or an after-dinner cocktail.

For coffee lovers, nothing beats a cold iced coffee on a hot summer day, unless it’s a Baileys iced coffee!

A chilled cup of strong coffee, a splash of sweet and creamy Baileys, and a few ice cubes are all it takes to make a wonderful Irish cream coffee cocktail in minutes.

Prefer it hot? Try a Baileys Latte, the classic cold weather cocktail. Simply add a splash of Baileys Irish Cream to a delicious cup of hot coffee for the perfect drink to sip in front of the fire on chilly evenings.

Baileys Irish cream is what gives the coffee a creamy texture and boozy kick. If you’ve never tasted Irish cream before, it’s a smooth Irish liqueur that’s made using Irish whiskey with sweet cream and cocoa.

Because it’s slightly sweet with notes of vanilla and cocoa, Bailey’s pairs well with chocolatey or creamy dessert treats.

For brunch, serve your iced coffee with these Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins or if you’re serving it as a dessert cocktail, these homemade Coffee Cookies are the way to go!

In fact, we have a whole list of Baileys Irish Cream Desserts for you to choose from. Don’t save them for St. Patrick’s Day! We love it all year long!

I’m betting you’ll also love this Salted Caramel Whiskey Cocktail. It’s seriously delicious any time of year.

What You Need to Make It

Coffee– you can use either store-bought cold brew coffee or cooled home-brewed. We grind our own dark roast coffee beans every day as we love freshly brewed coffee. You can use this coffee grinder for spices, too! You could also make your coffee with a French Press.

Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur-we prefer the Baileys original recipe, but you can use store-bought Bailey’s or your own homemade version.

Whipped Cream – this is totally optional on top of the coffee, but so delicious. You can even use our homemade whipped cream recipe! Know the difference between whipped cream vs whipping cream? It makes all the difference!

Why We Love This Irish Cream Coffee Recipe

Baileys and coffee makes a wonderful drink combination and a refreshing way to enjoy coffee on a hot summer day.

This recipe takes 5 minutes or less to mix up and only includes 2 simple ingredients that you can easily keep on hand. It’s the perfect last-minute cocktail when guests pop in, any time of day!

How to Make Baileys Iced Coffee

If using freshly brewed coffee, you’ll have to let the hot coffee cool completely to room temperature. It’s even better if you chill it in the fridge for a few hours.

Step 1: Fill your coffee mug or a tall glass with ice.

Step 2: Add the cold coffee.

Step 3: Pour in Baileys Irish cream to taste. (We like about equal parts Baileys and black coffee, but you do you!)

Step 4: Give it a quick stir.

Optional: Add whipped cream to this cozy drink and enjoy! Total time prep is less than five minutes!

Baileys Iced Coffee Variations

• Dairy-free– We use Baileys original Irish cream but for a dairy-free version, you can use Baileys Almande. It will still give you all those same Irish cream coffee flavors but in a dairy-free version.

• Chocolate Bailey’s iced coffee- You can use Baileys Chocolate Luxe to give your coffee a rich Belgian chocolate flavor. For new heights of flavor, you might want to add chocolate shavings. Just sayin’.

• Extra boozy iced coffee: If you want to make a stronger cocktail, you can add a little extra Irish Whiskey to that sweet Baileys Irish Cream. Now that’s a great drink for St. Patrick’s Day!

• Non boozy Irish Cream: If you prefer the flavor of Irish Cream without alcohol, try this Irish Cream syrup.

• Coffee martini: You serve this coffee drink in a martini glass to give it an extra added touch. Instead of serving it on the rocks, just put the ingredients in the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously until nice and frosty.

• Extra creamy iced coffee: If you prefer more cream than coffee, you can add some half and half or heavy cream to the coffee. To make it extra creamy AND extra sweet, you can add a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Now that’s decadent!

• Additional toppings: You can have fun and add all sorts of tasty toppings. A drizzle of caramel sauce or chocolate syrup are always great options. A sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon would be good, too. Think of your own fun twists!

• If the caffeine in regular coffee keeps you up, use decaf instead. It won’t affect the flavor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Top Tips

Skip the regular ice: One way to add even more flavor is to use coffee ice cubes. Just pour your leftover morning coffee into an ice cube tray and freeze. Then just use the coffee cubes instead of ice cubes.

Experiment with other Baileys flavors: There are a lot of flavors of Baileys to choose from. Bailey’s Strawberries and Cream, Apple Pie, Chocolate Cherry, and Salted Caramel all make delicious, iced coffee.

Chill your mug or glass: To keep your iced coffee nice and cold, chill your glass in the freezer for about an hour.

More Irish Cream Recipes

Try the Irish Cream Cupcakes on this list of St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes!

Baileys Latte Recipe

Coffee Cookies Recipe (with Baileys)

Baileys Irish Cream Desserts

This recipe first appeared on Food, Fun & Faraway Places on March 2, 2023, and has been updated for clarity.