Bailey's is a popular Irish liquor with a pronounced creamy taste and a 17-degree strength. This is one of the most beloved ladies' drinks. A rare woman can resist the sweet, slightly tart taste due to alcohol and the light aroma of cream and whiskey. How to drink Baileys - separately and mixing in cocktails - read further in our article. This liquor goes well with fruits, especially with bananas and strawberries. If you are used to snacking on something sweet, then Bailey’s taste will be especially well complemented by marshmallows or curd soufflés, and you can also pour cream or chocolate ice cream on them.
How to drink Bailey's liquor ?
Like many others, this drink can be consumed in pure form, with ice, or mixed with other ingredients in cocktails. Often it is added to freshly made coffee, because liquor is able to replace cream and sugar at the same time and give an invigorating drink a unique aroma and taste. But how to drink Baileys in its purest form? Traditionally, small but wide glasses are used for this, serving 15 or 30 ml. Drink liquor should be in small sips, enjoying its taste and aroma. If you want to mix it with ice, then put 2-3 ice cubes in a low glass and pour up to 50 ml of the drink on top. These were the basic rules of how Baileyz is drunk without mixing it with other ingredients. By the way, for those who follow a diet or monitor the calorie content of their diet, it is important to remember that the drink is extremely caloric - its energy value is 327 kcal per 100 g of product, so it is best to use it in moderation.
How to drink Bailey's in cocktails: recipes and basic rules for mixing ingredients
This liqueur is ideal for creating a variety of cocktails, but remember the basic rule of mixing drinks based on Bailey’s - it can’t be combined with fruit juices or soda, as the cream in its composition can simply curl up and ruin the taste and appearance of your mix. With this in mind, you can move on to mixing cocktails. To get started, try to cook the famous "B-52", take:
- 20 ml of Baileys and Kalois liquors;
- 20 ml Cointreau.
Pour alcohol into a small glass or tequila glass: first, Calois, then gently, on the wall, Baileys and finish with Cointreau liquor. Next, the cocktail should be ignited, the best of all with a special lighter on a long handle, and very quickly drink through a straw. And if you just want to spend the evening and enjoy a delicious drink, then try to mix "Milk Bailey" - a delicious portion of liquor with ice cream and cream. To do this, you will need:
- OK. 100 ml of Bailey's;
- 20 ml Rum Bakkardi (white);
- 20 ml of Calois liquor;
- 50 g of creamy or vanilla ice cream;
- 50 g of whipped cream.
In a mixer or blender, whip all components (except cream) for 30-40 seconds, pour into a glass filled with ice, and garnish with whipped cream on top. This mix can also be served as a dessert at a festive feast. Now that you know how to drink Bailey's liqueur and prepare cocktails with it, you can always prepare delicious cocktails for yourself or for your guests or serve a drink like it is done in bars and restaurants.