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Liqueurs

Baileys Irish Cream

  • Liqueur
  • 17% ABV
  • 25 drinks

Is this for me?

Choose this if…

  • ✓You want rich, creamy texture and sweetness.
  • ✓Features in 25 WhatDrink drinks.

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  • ✗You prefer dry or spirit-forward cocktails.

At a Glance

99 kcalCalories
17%ABV
6gSugar
7.5gCarbs
LiqueurType
25Recipes

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

What is Baileys Irish Cream?

Baileys Irish Cream is mapped to the Baileys Irish Cream reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.

What does Baileys Irish Cream taste like?

cream, vanilla, chocolate, whiskey, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context

Baileys Irish Cream profile

Mixability: HighIntensity: MediumSweetBeginner-friendly: High

Best used for: creamy cocktails, citrus cocktails, dessert drinks, layered shots

  • Appears in 25 recipes

Ways to use baileys irish cream

Cocktails (12)Shots (10)Coffee cocktails (3)

Baileys Irish Cream is mapped to the Baileys Irish Cream reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.

Flavour profile

ChocolateCreamVanilla

Recipes using this

Observed quantities

Observed in single-serve recipes: middle half 14.79–30.00 ml; median 25.88 ml.

In the measured recipes in this dataset — from 16 observed uses.

Scoped nutrition

Calories (per 100 ml)
330
Sugar (per 100 ml)
20 g
Carbs (per 100 ml)
25 g

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

Diet compatibility

  • Gluten-FreeCompatible
  • KetoNot compatible
  • Low-CarbNot compatible
  • Low-SugarNot compatible
  • VeganNot compatible
  • VegetarianCompatible

Based on the listed ingredient only — a public recipe facet, not medical, allergy or coeliac advice. Specific brands and preparation can change compatibility.

Trust & methodology

Canonical ingredient/component authority assembled from reviewed identity, recipe, flavour, nutrition, diet and substitution evidence. Observed quantities and co-use patterns are descriptive, not prescriptions or universal recommendations.

Evidence last updated: 2026-07-16T05:12:21.205546+00:00

Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.

Baileys Irish Cream — common questions

How many cocktails are made with Baileys Irish Cream?
There are 25 cocktail recipes featuring Baileys Irish Cream in the WhatDrink database.
What are the most popular cocktails made with Baileys Irish Cream?
Top-ranked cocktails made with Baileys Irish Cream include Hot Creamy Bush, Irish Curdling Cow, Nutty Irishman. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
What is the ABV of Baileys Irish Cream?
Baileys Irish Cream has an ABV of approximately 17%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Baileys Irish Cream with similar ingredients at a glance.
How do I use the Baileys Irish Cream sensory profile to find drinks I like?
If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Baileys Irish Cream, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.