Baileys and Eggnog
Baileys and Eggnog has a balanced creamy and sweet, smooth and nutty beverage that is perfect for your next holiday gathering. We love making ours with vodka for slightly enhanced boozy flavor.
Cozy up beside a fire with a book or enjoy in the company of loved ones. Baileys Irish cream and eggnog is a chilled, shaken cocktail that leaves you feeling warm with the creamy cinnamon and nutmeg profile.
If you love eggnog, you have to try our Spiked Eggnog with Rum, Eggnog French Toast Bake or Eggnog Cheesecake made in the Instant Pot!
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Quick & Simple: Grab yourself a carton of eggnog and this only takes about 2 minutes to make! Or you can make your favorite homemade eggnog from scratch instead of store-bought.
- Classic Flavor: Combining classic creamy eggnog with Baileys is a comforting combination.
- Smooth Texture: A dessert-like rich, creamy texture that is hard to resist.
- Holiday Vibes: Just the thought of eggnog brings a cosy fireplace image to mind.
Ingredients
A quick trip to the store for this short list, and you will be set to make a Baileys and Eggnog cocktail.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- Eggnog: The base for the drink, you can use your favorite brand.
- Baileys Irish Cream: Compliments the flavor of the eggnog.
- Vodka: Add punch to the booze.
- Ground Cinnamon, Optional: This will add additional warmth and excellent flavor.
- Ground Nutmeg, Optional: Complimenting the cinnamon by adding more warmth and nuttiness.
For this simple and festive cocktail, you'll want to have on hand a measuring cup, shot glass and a cocktail shaker.
Variations
- Flavoured Vodkas: Try a vanilla or whipped cream vodka for a sweeter profile.
- Heat it Up: Add the ingredients into a small saucepan and warm up to your desired temperature on a cool winter night.
- Dark Rum: Add a light caramel flavor by exchanging the vodka for rum.
- Salted Caramel Baileys Irish Cream: For a simple twist, and a more intense caramel flavor, mix up the Irish cream used.
- Coffee: Heat things up is by adding coffee or a shot of espresso to this drink.
How to Make Baileys and Eggnog
With just 3 simple ingredients, some ice and a cocktail shaker you will be shaking these up in no time!
Add ice to a martini shaker, pour eggnog, Baileys and vodka; if using, add ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg. Shake until cold and strain into an 8-ounce glass.
Hint: If your cocktail shaker is big enough, double the ingredients for more than one serving.
Recipe Tips
- Shaken/Stirred: Shaking gives you the perfect chill without thinning the flavors.
- Glass: A chilled coupe or rocks glass keeps the drink colder for longer and looks extra festive.
- Garnish: A pinch of ground nutmeg or cinnamon and add in a cinnamon stick.
- Make Ahead: Store Baileys and eggnog in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Chill Your Ingredients: Starting with cold Baileys and cold eggnog gives the drink a smoother, creamier texture right away.
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Serving Suggestions
- Sweet Treats: Rolo Brownies, Baileys Brownies, Checkerboard Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Bars, Pumpkin Pie using Sweetened Condensed Milk and Costco Pecan Pie Copycat.
Eggnog and Baileys Recipe FAQs
No, you do not have to! The vodka enhances the flavor kick of the alcohol in the Baileys, but can be omitted.
Yes, you can serve it warm. We recommend warming up the eggnog on the stovetop on low to medium-low, until your desired temperature, before adding the Baileys (and vodka).
Of course, homemade eggnog is a great option instead of store-bought. If you prefer the drink cold, just chill it first, or serve it by shaking over ice, then strain it your glass.
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Baileys and Eggnog
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Shot Glass
- Spouted Measuring Cup
Ingredients
- ice
- 5 ounce eggnog
- 1 ½ ounce Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 ounce vodka
- pinch ground cinnamon optional
- pinch ground nutmeg optional
Instructions
- Add ice to a cocktail shaker, pour in eggnog, Baileys and vodka. If using, add ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
- Shake until cold and strain into an 8-ounce glass.
Notes
- Double It: If your cocktail shaker is big enough, double the ingredients for more than one serving.
- Shaken/Stirred: Shaking gives you the perfect chill without thinning the flavors.
- Glass: A chilled coupe or rocks glass keeps the drink colder for longer and looks extra festive.
- Garnish: A pinch of ground nutmeg or cinnamon and add in a cinnamon stick.
- Make Ahead: Store Baileys and eggnog in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Chill Your Ingredients: Starting with cold Baileys and cold eggnog gives the drink a smoother, creamier texture right away.
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Love the combination of Baileys and eggnog! Smooth, nutty, and just the right amount of sweetness, adding vodka sounds like the perfect twist.
It really enhances it all. Glad you enjoyed it!
My husband and I loved these! I whipped up a couple while we were putting the tree up to get us in the Christmas spirit - they were amazing! This is going to be my go to holiday drink this year.
Oh that is so fun! So glad to hear it, Leanne! Thanks for the review. Happy Holidays.
This is delicious! I love the addition of the Bailey's.... a perfect holiday cocktail!
Such a good one! Thank you so much for your review.
So excited to try this! We have our own family eggnog recipe so I can't wait to try it here!
Oh that is wonderful. Homemade definitely gives it that extra special touch! Enjoy.
Simple and so good, definately making them again!
So happy you enjoyed it, Abi! Thanks for the review.
Loved this recipe! Definitely a repeat!
Glad to hear it- thanks for trying it!
This was such a simple drink, but I love the addition of the spices to give it that extra flavor it needed.
Thanks so much for the review - happy you enjoyed it.
This has all of my favorite things! I can't wait to try it out over the holidays!
That is so great to hear. Enjoy!
We love making this cocktail during the holidays. We usually make a pitcher full and it doesn't last long!