Bailey’s Dessert Cocktails: Mudslide, S’mores Martini Cocktail And More
Introduction
Bailey’s Irish cream liqueur is a velvety treat for cocktail connoisseurs. It has a creamy texture, a smooth blend of Irish whisky, and subtle notes of chocolate and vanilla. This makes the liqueur a popular mixological ingredient for a variety of cocktails. While Bailey’s is used in several vintage cocktails, the liqueur is ideal for mixing dessert cocktails.
Dessert-inspired cocktails include the flavours of decadent desserts in a luscious liquid form. The rich liqueur is rich and sweet on its own. When added to dessert cocktails, the resultant drinks acquire a denser, sweeter taste profile. Bailey’s Irish cream liqueur pairs well with a wide range of flavour components, ranging from mint to chocolate to caramel. This allows mixologists a lot of versatility and creativity to recreate iconic dessert-inspired cocktails and their variations.
Iconic Dessert-Inspired Cocktails Using Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur
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Mudslide Cocktail
This mudslide cocktail is a spin on the classic chocolatey dessert with a rich, creamy liquid consistency. To make this cocktail for 1, you need 12 ml Bailey’s Irish cream liqueur, 12 ml coffee liqueur, 6 ml vodka, 1 scoop of chocolate ice cream, chocolate syrup, and sweetened whipped cream for garnishing. Chill your cocktail glass in the freezer and add ice to your blender. Pour in the vodka, Bailey’s coffee liqueur and ice cream and blend till smooth. Drizzle the inside of your chilled glass with chocolate sauce before pouring the cocktails. Garnish with the whipped cream and another drizzle of chocolate sauce before serving.
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S’mores Martini Cocktail
This cocktail showcases the sweet and smoky flavours of the classic campfire dessert in a chic and tasty manner. To make this cocktail for 1, you need 50 ml heavy cream, 15 ml Bailey’s Irish cream liqueur, 15 ml chocolate liqueur, 2 marshmallows, 2 tbsp chocolate fudge, and crushed graham crackers for garnishing. Rim your martini cocktail glass with graham crackers by dipping them first in the chocolate fudge. Let it chill in the refrigerator. Add chocolate liqueur, Bailey’s, and heavy cream to an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake till the bar tool is frosty. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass. Torch your tooth-picked marshmallows before garnishing the drink and serving chilled for optimal contrast and flavour.
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Bailey’s Crockpot Hot Chocolate
This luscious hot chocolate is best prepared in batches and can be made for large winter brunches. Full of creamy chocolatey taste, this recipe serves 10. To make this crockpot hot chocolate, you need 1 l whole milk, 300 ml Bailey’s Irish cream liqueur, 300 gm chopped fine dark chocolate, 30 gm cocoa powder, 120-150 ml simple syrup, 10 candy canes, whipped cream and chocolate chips for garnishing. Fill your pot with milk, cocoa powder and syrup. Stir well before setting the stove on low flame. Add in the chocolate pieces and stir every 15 minutes. Cook the mixture for an hour on low before turning off the stove. Finally, stir in the Bailey’s Irish cream before pouring it into mugs. Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate chips and candy cane for a festive, minty touch.
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Sugar Cookie Martini Cocktail
This dessert-inspired cocktail resembles a sugar cookie in taste and texture, from its vanilla sweetness to a slight, sugary crunch. To make this martini cocktail for 1, you need 12 ml vanilla vodka, 12 ml Bailey’s Irish cream liqueur, 6 ml butterscotch schnapps and 50 ml milk and heavy cream half-and-half mix. For garnishing the rim, you need 70 gm granola, 30 gm rainbow sprinkles and 2 tbs buttercream icing. In a bowl, mix the granola and sprinkles. Dip your cocktail glass into a small bowl of icing before placing it in the granola-sprinkle mix. Twist a few times to coat the rim properly. Let the glass chill in the refrigerator. In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, add the vanilla vodka, Bailey’s, butterscotch schnapps and milk and cream mix. Cover and shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds. Strain and pour into a garnished chilled cocktail glass and serve.
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Bailey’s Mint Chocolate Milk Shake
This dessert cocktail infuses the creamy texture of a milkshake with the richness of Bailey’s and the zestiness of mint. The resultant concoction is emerald green and luscious. To make this cocktail for 1, you need 100 ml whole milk, 30 ml Bailey’s Irish cream liqueur, 2 scoops of mint chocolate chip ice cream, a mint sprig, chocolate sauce and chopped almonds for garnishing. Add ice, milk, Bailey’s, and mint ice cream to a blender. Mix well till preferred consistency is attained. Swirl some chocolate sauce inside your cocktail glass before pouring the mixture. Garnish with some more chocolate sauce, chopped nuts, and a mint sprig before serving it chilled.
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