St. Patrick’s day is almost upon us, and this year, instead of toasting with standard Irish beer, join in on the fun with Baileys! It’s the perfect little indulgence to honor the Emerald Isle. Kick off your celebrations with these Baileys cocktails that are guaranteed to get you in the Irish spirit.

 The Smoky Aye

The Smoky Aye

Created by Mixologist Kate Bolton

 

Ingredients:

3/4 oz Baileys Original Irish Cream

3/4 oz Irish Whiskey

1/4 oz Campari

1 3/4 oz Freshly Brewed Coffee

1 1/2 oz Zested Orange Crème*

Grated Orange Zest for Garnish

 

*Zested Orange Crème Ingredients:

1 oz Heavy Cream

1/2 oz Simple Syrup

2 Large Orange Zests

 

Zested Orange Crème Preparation:

  1. Combine heavy cream, simple syrup and orange zests in a chilled cocktail shaker.
  2. Shake well into whipped cream consistency.

 

Preparation:

  1. Combine Irish whiskey, Campari and coffee in a footed coffee mug and stir.
  2. Pour in Baileys Original Irish Cream.
  3. Top with zested orange crème.
  4. Garnish with grated orange zest.

 

Ideal Serve:

Footed Coffee Mug

 The Dude's Breakfast

The Dude’s Breakfast

Created by Mixologist Michael Lay

 

Ingredients:

1 oz Baileys Original Irish Cream

1 oz Cîroc Vodka

3 oz Cold Brew Coffee

1 dash Angostura Bitters

Fresh Grated Nutmeg for Garnish

 

Preparation:

1.     Combine Baileys Original Irish Cream, Cîroc, cold brew coffee and bitters in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well.

2.     Strain contents into a double rocks glass over ice.

3.     Garnish with a dash of fresh grated nutmeg.

 

Ideal Serve:

Double Rocks Glass

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