Irish Cream Cold Brew Recipe
You can create this Irish Cream Cold Brew at home more easier and for less money than you can in a pricey café. It has a smooth, creamy texture and a dash of Irish cream sweetness that makes it feel like a special treat.
This one is a great winner, whether you want a pleasant pick-me-up in the afternoon or a cool drink to offer to friends.
Let’s get started!
Things You Will Need:
- Big glass
- For stirring, use a spoon.
- A little whisk or frother to make the cream foam
What You’ll Need:
- 1 cup of cold brew coffee, either store-bought or prepared at home
- 2 to 3 teaspoons of Irish cream liqueur, like Baileys
- 2 tablespoons of heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon of simple syrup (or more or less to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Optional cocoa powder for decoration
How to Make Cold Brew Irish Cream:
- Put ice in your glass.
Put ice cubes in your tall glass to start. - Put in the cold brew
Put 1 cup of cold brew coffee on top of the ice. - Combine the Irish Cream
Put 2 to 3 teaspoons of Irish cream liqueur, 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, and 1 tablespoon of simple syrup in a small bowl or pitcher. Stir until it starts to foam.
- Pour coffee over it
Pour the cream mixture slowly over the cold brew coffee. Look at the layers mixing together! - Add a garnish and serve
Add a straw and a little chocolate powder to the top, and enjoy!
Advice from the pros:
- The finest flavor comes from using good-quality cold brew or making your own at home.
- You can change how sweet it is by adding more or less simple syrup.
- To keep the drink nice and cool, chill your glass ahead of time.
Tips for Getting Ready:
You can make cold brew up to a week ahead of time and keep it in the fridge. You may also mix the Irish cream and simple syrup ahead of time to make it easier to put together.
Changes and substitutions:
- No Irish cream? Use Irish cream coffee creamer instead to make a version without alcohol.
- Coconut cream or oat milk creamer are good choices if you don’t want dairy.
- For more taste, add a little vanilla or hazelnut syrup.
Leftovers and how to store them:
It’s preferable to make this drink fresh, but you may keep cold brew coffee in the fridge for up to seven days. Mix the cream mixture separately and make it fresh for each dish.
That’s it! You now have a smooth and creamy Irish Cream Cold Brew that tastes just as good (if not better!) than the ones you can buy at a coffee shop. It has the right amount of strong coffee, creamy sweetness, and a touch of Irish charm. Try it out and tell me how it went! Did you put your own spin on it? Please leave a comment below. I’d love to hear from you! ☕🍀