Homemade Baileys Irish Cream
A simple and tasty way to make your own version of this festive and popular beverage.
Yield: 28 ozs
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp Instant Coffee (will be dissolved in 2 Tbl Water) (or see substitute option in Notes)
- 1 cup Half & Half (or see substitute option in Notes)
- 1 cup Whiskey
- 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk (14 oz size)
- 2 Tbl Chocolate Syrup
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions:
- Mix the instant coffee with a couple tablespoons of water in a small bowl and set aside to dissolve. Let it cool down if you used hot water.
- Stir together the half & half and the whiskey in a bowl.
- Next stir in the sweetened condensed milk.
- Finally, stir in the coffee, the chocolate syrup, and the vanilla.
- Pour the mixture into a bottle or jars and keep refrigerated. Try to let it set for a day before using to let the flavors meld.
Notes:
You can substitute 1/4 cup of brewed coffee for the instant coffee.
You can substitute a 1/2 cup of whole milk and a 1/2 cup of heavy cream for the 1 cup of Half & Half.