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.
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- Why You Will Love This Eggnog and Baileys
- Ingredients
- Substitutions and Variations
- How to Make Baileys and Eggnog
- More Recipes You Will Love
- How to Store Baileys Irish Cream and Eggnog
- What to Serve with Baileys and Eggnog
- Top Tip
- Frequently Asked Questions About Baileys and Eggnog
- More Recipes You Will Love
- Baileys and Eggnog Recipe
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Why You Will Love This Eggnog and Baileys
- Simple: You will love that it only takes about 2 minutes to make!
- Flavor: Combining classic eggnog with Baileys is a comforting combination.
- 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.
- Ice: Used to chill the beverage for a smooth finish.
- 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 recipe, you'll want to have on hand a measuring cup, shot glass, and cocktail shaker.
Substitutions and Variations
You will love being able to play around with this cocktail. There are many ways you can change it up! Here are some ideas to get your creative cocktail juices flowing.
- Flavoured Vodkas: Try a vanilla or whipped cream vodka for a sweeter profile.
- Heat: 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.
- Salted Caramel Baileys Irish Cream: For 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 recipe for more than one serving.
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How to Store Baileys Irish Cream and Eggnog
While we recommend making this fresh. If you want to make a batch, here is a helpful hint.
- Refrigerator: The longer this cocktail sits together, the more the texture will change, so making it too far in advance is not ideal. We suggest making it earlier that day, and store in the fridge for that evening. Give it a good whisk before serving.
What to Serve with Baileys and Eggnog
You'll love sipping on this beverage as a night-cap on its own. Alternatively, you can try pairing it with either sweet or savoury treats.
- Eggnog Cheesecake: Our Eggnog Cheesecake Recipe (Instant Pot) version is a great addition to this beverage.
- Gingerbread Cookies: A perfect marriage of flavors.
- Sugar Cookies: The buttery sugar cookie taste is so delicious with this drink.
- Chocolate Desserts: Chocolate flavors pair well with eggnog. We suggest trying fudgy brownies, Baileys brownies, cake mix brownies, to name a few. Our Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Bars are a delicious pairing for this drink!
- Pumpkin Pie: The spices in pumpkin pie when enjoyed with this beverage intensify. Try our Pumpkin Pie using Sweetened Condensed Milk recipe.
- Pecan Pie: The nutty flavors and textures are a nice balance for this smooth earthy drink. You'll love our Costco Pecan Pie Copycat recipe!
- French Toast: A dynamic duo. Serve a plateful of French toast, or better yet, try our Eggnog French Toast Bake to complement this Baileys and Eggnog.
Top Tip
For an extra velvety smooth finish, serve over ice.
Frequently Asked Questions About Baileys and Eggnog
Do you have questions about making Baileys and Eggnog?
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 Recipe
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
- Both Baileys and eggnog should be well-chilled before mixing for an extra smooth drink.
- Garnish with a whole cinnamon stick, or for an extra festive touch, rim your glass with cinnamon sugar, top with whipped cream, or add a sprinkle of ground nutmeg or cinnamon.
- Mix up the type of vodka to enhance the eggnog flavor, by using vanilla or whipped cream vodka.
- Try rum or bourbon for a deeper flavor.
Nutrition
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Eva Filer says
We love making this cocktail during the holidays. We usually make a pitcher full and it doesn't last long!