We know Irish coffee is a top treat and Baileys Irish cream is hugely popular but how about you put those two together and add some fresh cold cream!

A post on Reddit for "Irish coffee, with Baileys whipped cream", got huge attention in 2022 and we can't blame the community, "the front page of the internet". This looks like a genius idea for a cocktail!

While the Reddit post doesn't supply a recipe, we think this would be a glorious post-dinner dessert drink. 

The Reddit community clearly agrees that this drink looks great. Just some of the comments include:

"And I call this one, 'as close as you can get to Bailey's without getting your eyes wet.'"

"Now that's what I call... SCHLUPPA (looks fecking tops) Slainte, mo chara."

"That'll go good with some waffles on a Sunday."

Here's how we'd go about making it...

Cold Irish coffee recipe

Serves 1

Ingredients

  • 2 sugar cubes (optional) 
  • 1.5 oz Irish whiskey
  • 1 cup coffee

Method

  • Make hot coffee and add all the ingredients (multiplying quantities for the number of people you want to serve). 
  • Place in fridge and allow it to chill.

Bailey's Irish whipped cream recipe

Serves 1 (or more)

Ingredients

Method

  • Add heavy whipping cream, and sugar to your stand mixer bowl.
  • Beat with the whisk attachment on medium speed until the mixture thickens slightly.
  • Stream in the Irish cream and continue to beat until stiff peak forms.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.

Creating the Reddit-inspired cocktail

  • Add the liquid cocktail to the glass / glasses of your choosing. 
  • Spoon or use an icing bag to add the Irish whipped cream. 
  • You're welcome and enjoy!

* Originally published in 2022, updated in July 2024.