What Happens When You Mix Coffee with Baileys? (Find Out)

The spin coffee and Baileys give is the classic creamy and cozy vibes.

Baileys is an Irish cream or Irish cream liqueur – a drink spiced with cocoa, cream, and Irish whiskey. It contains alcohol of 17% by volume.

It is made in Northern Ireland, owned by Gilbeys of Ireland. Diageo now owns the trademark. 

Short Answer: You can put coffee in Bailey or vise versa. Coffee and Baileys are a good combo, a popular drink during holidays. This coffee is a variant served with Irish cream on top. 

When explicitly served with the brand Baileys, it is also known as Bailey’s coffee or Sultan Special coffee.

Keep on reading to dig some facts with me about this creamy holiday coffee. 

Does Baileys go with the coffee?

Baileys goes well with coffee. It is a perfect combo that tastes delicious. 

A hot cup of coffee on a holiday night top with bailey sounds perfect. 

You can play with the drink by adding a splash of homemade cream on top to make it a more creamy cocktail.

If you wanna know what else goes well with coffee, read this article I wrote!  

How much Baileys do you put in a cup of coffee?

You can use 2 tablespoons of Baileys Irish cream in 2 espresso shots (60ml) with 2/3 cup of boiling water. 

If you want it to be stronger, add in one more tablespoon of Baileys. It also comes down to personal taste because adding bailey’s in coffee is like adding milk.

What you’re tasting is something only you experience your way; it differs from person to person how much they like; you can add until it’s perfect for you to drink.

It does not matter if you added a drop or the whole bottle for as long as you truly, truly, enjoy the bailey coffee. 

Coffee with Baileys in the morning

You can enjoy coffee with bailey in the morning. Baileys is perfect at any time of day and any time of year.

Brew a cup of 150ml black coffee, add slosh in the Baileys Original Irish Cream, Stir it all thoroughly, and then sink into a cozy sofa in the morning and enjoy the fruits of all your hard work.

Watch the video to learn 4 ways of how Bailey and coffee go well together:

Are Baileys and coffee bad for you?

It is not bad for you as long as you consume in moderation.

As it is full of fat from the sugar and cream content, it makes it a less than ideal drink to be consumed every day.

Over-consumption of Bailey’s Irish Cream can be bad for you if you’re watching your weight.

Does Baileys curdle in coffee?

Bailey can curdle in coffee depending on which type of coffee you use and how much you use.

Coffee is an acidic drink, and any acid in an adequate amount will curdle the cream. 

The sensitivity to curdling is increased as the heat of the mixture is raised. So when cream ages, the lactic acid content in it increases. Surprisingly if your cream is fresh, the probability of curdling is greater.

How do you make Baileys not curdle in coffee?

To avoid baileys getting curdled, combine it with coffee or hot chocolate in non-curdling mixers.

Also, don’t mix cream liqueurs with high-acid coffee. Most coffee brands do not taste bitter, but they do contain high levels of phosphoric acids. 

Best mixers for bailey liqueurs include low-acid coffee, hot chocolate, and other cream liqueurs.

What is the difference between Baileys coffee and Irish coffee?

Baileys Coffee is made of cream liquor. It is low-alcoholic. If you add whisky, it will turn into an Irish Coffee. 

The difference in the liqueur is the only difference between these two after-dinner drinks.

Best coffee for Baileys and coffee

Dark roast coffee goes well with baileys. 

The problem is you might be confused about which coffee goes well with Baileys. You can add your favorite coffee bean and method you prefer for this Baileys coffee, but anything goes well! 

It will taste more delicious depending on your method. Here’s what I would recommend:

Dark roast coffee

This is the most traditional method used for Bailey coffee which is full of flavor.

Dark roast gives deep chocolate notes with the sought-after aroma. The aftertaste is not bitter; with baileys, it will taste sweeter.

Brew your standard coffee pot using your favorite dark roast.

Medium roast coffee

If you want a lighter drink, go with medium roast coffee. A hint of the flavor of origin, such as blueberry or chocolate, makes a medium roast one of the most popular types of coffee for baileys.

Try to use medium roast in the standard pour-over method: it will bring out the best flavor in your bailey coffee cup.

Aeropress

If you don’t want to make more than one cup, try the Aeropress, it is an inexpensive and slick method for making baileys coffee. 

Decaf 

On holiday night when you are whole drinking Bailey’s coffee as an after-dinner drink sounds much better. You may want to opt for decaf then.

Baileys Coffee Recipe 

Prep Time: 10 minutes 

Ingredients

• Hot coffee 6 ounce
• Baileys Irish Cream 1 ½ ounces 
• Sweetened whipped cream, whipped to soft peaks

Instructions

• Brew your cup of coffee using your favorite method.

• Add homemade whipped cream, making sure to whip to soft peaks.

• Add the coffee to a glass, or best to add it in an Irish coffee mug if you have one, leaving about an inch at the top for cream. 

• Stir in the Baileys Irish Cream.

• Use the back of a spoon, gently float the whipped cream on top 

Here is the table with the nutrient values of this general bailey and coffee drink:

Can Baileys go bad?

Before you put Bailey in your coffee and drink, make sure to check if it is in fresh and good condition. 

Baileys can go bad. Sometimes, the taste and texture of Baileys become depleted, and it just doesn’t have the flavor you love anymore. It’s essential to check and throw it away to avoid the risk of drinking the mixture of expired cream in your coffee. 

To check the bailey freshness and ability to use it in your coffee check these three things: 

1. Smell – It might smell like custard, or it may smell sour, much like milk would if it goes bad.

2. Texture – If it is thick, lumpy, or congealed, then it has gone bad. Its consistency will be off. 

3. Color – If it is dark, you are only a little while away from coagulation, so it is best to throw it out now. 

Finally, if your Baileys passes all these tests, then put it to taste. Your taste buds will be able to tell you a lot about your food and drink.

Bottomline

You can put coffee in Baileys and create a perfect holiday drink!

If you have a problem with high blood sugar, avoid drinking too much of this creamy coffee.  An occasional Irish coffee won’t harm you but make sure to take these types of drinks in moderation.

Although it is a holiday drink, you don’t have to wait for holidays to enjoy this creamy good. Bailey’s coffee is best to drink anytime!

It’s perfect for brunch, for works, after dinner, or anytime in between. 

You can enjoy it as a:

• Brunch drink
• After dinner drink
• Tea time Drink 
• Friend night over
• Happy hour drink
• Afternoon cocktail
• Cocktail hour drink

In short, however, and whenever you like! 

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