Keto Baileys Irish Cream - Divalicious Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What should you not mix with Baileys? ›

Baileys can be easily mixed with all manner of beverages to make a simple, creamy drink. The only rule is to avoid citrus or anything with a lot of citric acid, which makes it curdle. That means avoid juices and soda.

It's not essential to store cream liqueurs like Baileys the fridge if you haven't got any room, but it's preferable. However, the most important thing is to avoid higher temperatures and sunlight so anywhere cool and dark will do the job.

Bailey's Irish Cream (1 fl oz) contains 6.5g total carbs, 6.5g net carbs, 4.9g fat, 0.9g protein, and 102 calories.

It goes well with hot drinks, like coffee, hot chocolate, and even earl grey tea. You can mix Baileys with cold drinks, working wonders mixed with co*cktails like an espresso martini or a white Russian. In fact, you can mix Baileys with most spirits to make your favourite drink that extra bit yummier!

Baileys™ has a best before date on the left hand side of the back label (two years from date of manufacture). Other manufacturers, such as Carolan's™ may have different recommendations. They suggest a shelf-life of six months after opening, and recommend storage in the refrigerator once the product is opened.

Cream liqueurs are also delicious served alone on the rocks. The carbondioxide in the cola will react with the cream in the baileys, this results in the cream solidifying in your stomach which can suffocate you in high quantities.

Does Bailey's Irish Cream go bad or expire? Generally as long as you don't subject it to temperature extremes it will last well beyond the official 2 year "best taste before" date. Over time the taste will change and the liquid tends to go a bit darker but only really noticeable if you do a side by side comparison.

Just like with other Irish creams, the best way to drink Baileys is straight and over ice. Baileys has such a well-balanced liqueur, that drinking it simply, is considered the ideal way to drink it.

How long does Baileys last? Baileys Original lasts 2 years from the day of bottling, opened or unopened when stored at the optimum temperature (0 to 25°C/32 to 77°F). For other Baileys products, shelf life varies depending on the flavour.

While Bailey's might not be keto, this recipe for a Keto Irish Cream sure is. Intense mocha flavor, keto friendly sweetness, and a healthy serving of whiskey all come together in this version of a low carb Bailey's that creamy and delicious. Making this recipe couldn't be any simpler.

What alcohol is best on keto? ›

Keto-friendly alcoholic drinks

Wine and light varieties of beer are also relatively low in carbs — usually containing under 6 grams (g) per serving. Pure alcohol like rum, vodka, gin, tequila, and whiskey contains no carbs. In addition, wine, light beer, and some co*cktails can be relatively low in carbs.

Kahlua contains more sugar than Baileys, so if you're watching your sugar intake, Baileys may be the better choice. Nonetheless, both liqueurs can be enjoyed in moderation and make great additions to various co*cktail recipes.

Bailey's Irish Cream served with cherries and unsalted nuts. You need your protein and fiber when you're drinking that much sugar! Irish whiskey and cheese - lots of cheese - and Irish soda bread! Try the tangy Cashel Blue cheese, or the sheep's milk version Crozier Blue.

Better yet, take 2 shots of Baileys, 1 shot of high quality vanilla vodka, and half a shot of Amaretto all in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously until the liquid becomes smooth and velvety, and serve in a ice filled tumbler with a twist of orange peel to impress your friends.

Baileys Latte

Baileys Irish Cream is the perfect pairing for hot coffee. This recipe builds on Baileys Hot Coffee above, adding warm milk for a smooth, silky finish. This Baileys Latte is a great hot drink to make at home because it's easy, and the result is mouth-watering!

The acidic lime juice causes the cream-based Baileys to curdle. The curdled Baileys does not taste sour, but it does rapidly gain viscosity and stick to the drinker's teeth, reminiscent of cement. For a sweeter taste, two shot glasses, one of lemonade and one of Baileys, can be used.

The key thing to remember when experimenting with Molly's Irish Cream drinks recipes is that cream liquors do not mix well with citrus based ingredients.

Bailey's contains cream, which curdles when mixed with something acidic. The pH of beer (and wine) is typically around 4 (lower than 7 is acidic). The acid makes casein molecules clump together, making curd.

Irish cream liqueur is wonderfully versatile. It's so rich and full of flavour, so one of the best ways to drink it is straight or over ice, and just savour the taste of the liqueur. It's also great as an ingredient in shooters, co*cktails and warm drinks like coffee and hot chocolate.