Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Baileys: Six Decadent And Romantic Treats
Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating love and friendship and one of the most delightful ways to enjoy this occasion is to revel in delectable food and drinks that are as seductive as they are luxe and indulgent. You can come up with a host of different cocktails full of cranberries, raspberries, rose and other floral or fruity treats that add a dramatic flourish to your romantic drinking game. But among the other ways to make your culinary adventures thoroughly decadent is to include lots of cream, chocolate and other sweet concoctions into your Valentine’s Day menu.
As you plan your romantic evening in the lead up to this special day, you can think up some creative recipes which make use of Baileys Original Irish Cream to give your cocktails and desserts a silky, luxe and creamy quality. The cream liqueur is one of the most favoured indulgent spirits made from heavy cream and premium Irish whisky that introduces a very welcome luxury into your glass. And there are tons of drinks and sweet recipes you can make using Baileys for enjoying a romantic dessert on Valentine’s Day too!
Here are some decadent treats to make at home when you are hosting a romantic and intimate dinner using this premium Irish cream liqueur:
Baileys Raspberry Kiss
A delectable cocktail idea for Valentine’s Day is to add a generous splash of Baileys to raspberry flavoured vodka or raspberry liqueur, introducing its creamy textures into a simple boozy concoction. Raspberry aromas nicely compliment the velvety and slightly chocolatey notes of the liqueur, making this drink a very seductive mix, particularly potent during a romantic evening. You can garnish this creamy, fruity drink with raspberries for a pleasing freshness and tang.
Baileys Tiramisu
One of the desserts you can serve on Valentine’s Day is a stunning tiramisu full of the goodness of ladyfinger cookies, mascarpone cheese, coffee and a generous helping of Baileys. Swap the rum for a luxurious Baileys Irish cream liqueur consisting of all the boozy elements of a good Irish whisky, to imbue the dessert with a thoroughly creamy and smooth layer that packs quite a kick. Alternatively you can also half the proportion of rum and mix this with half of Baileys to enjoy a more complex flavour profile.
Baileys Martini
A classic recipe that can be made easily at your home bar is the Baileys martini. All you need is vodka, chocolate liqueur and a sumptuous amount of this Irish liqueur for a coming together of really decadent flavours. Chocolate is a powerful aphrodisiac and coupled with the elegant texture of Baileys and the kick of a quality vodka, the drink acquires a very fun and tipsy quality which is perfect for a romantic and intimate Valentine’s dinner with your loved one.
Classic White Russian
For mixology enthusiasts, this one is a true celebration of the complex flavours of Baileys, kahlua or your chosen coffee liqueur, vodka and milk. The drink becomes a very potent thick shake that carries a boozy kick and is a classic spin on your average iced coffee. Serve a stunning white russian especially when you are hosting a Valentine’s party at home as a vibrant tipple on a romantic evening.
Baileys Cheesecake
At an intimate dinner party, you cannot go wrong with an indulgent and thoroughly luxe cheesecake for your dessert course. And when you infuse it with Baileys, your dessert offering will suddenly shine because of a layered coming together of cream cheese and the Irish cream liqueur that make the sweet treat utterly dense and decadent. Serve a boozy cheesecake on Valentine’s oozing with the rich finish of a quintessential Baileys.
Baileys Hot Chocolate
When celebrating in chilly climes, you cannot go wrong on Valentine's Day when you whip up two cups of hot chocolate made from creamy Baileys, chocolate liqueur and quality dark cocoa. You can serve this mug with a marshmallow garnish and a chocolate stick to make the drink utterly decadent and luxe. Baileys creates a very warming sensation and the soft aroma of Irish whisky, coupled with chocolate liqueur can have quite a comforting but seductive effect on your taste buds.
