Are you looking for drinks to make with Baileys Irish Cream? Well you are not alone! St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and Baileys drinks are in demand. 
This delicious cocktail is thick and creamy, perfect for a dessert cocktail and it fits the hunt for a St Patricks day cocktail perfectly. The drink is called an “After 8 Cocktail.”
Since I love sweet cocktails, I have not yet tried a cocktail recipe which contains Bailey’s Irish cream that I do not like. This Baileys After 8 Cocktail has the feel of an adult hot chocolate with the richness of a dessert. It is perfect for this time of the year.
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St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner. Celebrate with an adult hot chocolate. This Bailey's After 8 Cocktail is rich and smooth and perfect for a cool night. ☘🍮☘ Click To TweetWhat’s in an After 8 Cocktail?
You’ll need some common ingredients to make this Baileys cocktail. Just looking over the list shows how decadent this cocktail will be!
It also makes us ask “are we making dessert or a cocktail?
- Baileys Irish Cream
- cocoa powder
- granulated sugar
- milk
- mini marshmallows
- whipped cream
Making the Baileys cocktail
The first step in making this decadent cocktail recipe is to mix the cocoa powder and sugar with a little of the cold milk. This will allow the cocoa powder to blend well into the drink mixture.
I used a small whisk to easily combine the cocoa powder.
Next, the rest of the milk gets heated in the microwave and the chocolate mixture is added to it. Stir very well to make sure the cocoa is well mixed throughout the milk.
Whip the cream and set aside. You can use aerosol or pre-made whipped cream if you would like, to save time.
Pour the Bailey’s Irish Cream into the bottom of a heat-resistant glass. Add the heated cocoa mixture over the top of the Baileys.
Add five mini marshmallows in each drink. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with cocoa powder to finish the After 8 Cocktail.
Tasting this cocktail with Baileys Irish Cream
How does this Baileys drink taste? In four words, think decadent adult hot chocolate. The cocktail is rich and creamy with hints of sweetness in every sip.
The warmth of the drink is perfect for the cool days that we still experience around St. Patrick’s Day. The mini marshmallows and sugar add the sweetness that give the drink its dessert-like taste. So yummy!
Serve this luscious drink for you cocktail hour or use it in place of a dessert after an elegant meal. The choice is yours! You don’t even have to wait until after 8 o’clock to enjoy this Baileys drink!
More desserts and drinks to make with Baileys Irish Cream
If you liked this drink, be sure to check out these Baileys cocktails as well. All have the distinctive, rich flavor that makes Baileys Irish Cream drinks so popular.
- International Incident Martini here – a drink made with Frangelico and other spirits.
- Bailey’s Irish Cream mudslide – the drizzled glass makes this drink a hit!
- Ghostbuster Martini – another Bailey’s drink with whipped cream. This one is perfect for Halloween!
- Make your own Irish Cream – you don’t need to go to the store. Make your own Irish Cream!
Bailey’s Irish Cream desserts
Is your sweet tooth looking for something sweet to go along with your Bailey’s After 8 Cocktail? Try one of these desserts. They are all made with Bailey’s Irish Cream, so they will compliment the cocktail well.
- Bailey’s Irish cream brownies – the chocolate ganache is to die for!
- Baileys mudslide truffles – the taste of Bailey’s Irish Cream in one little bite.
- Bailey’s Irish Cream and coffee fudge – this recipe is a hit at our house for the holidays.
- St, Patrick’s Day truffles with Irish Cream – super easy to make and delicious!
Pin these drinks to make with Baileys for later
Would you like a reminder of the After 8 Cocktail and other Baileys drinks? Just pin this image to one of your cocktail boards on Pinterest so that you can easily find it later.
Admin note: This post for drinks to make with Baileys first appeared on the blog in October of 2013. I have updated the post to add all new photos, a printable recipe card with nutrition and a video for you to enjoy.
Drinks to Make with Baileys- After 8 Cocktail
Milk, cocoa powder and sugar give this Bailey's Irish cream cocktail recipe a dessert feel.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces Baileys Irish Cream
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 cups milk
- 10 mini marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons whipping cream
Instructions
- Mix the cocoa powder and sugar with 3 tablespoons of the cold milk.
- Whip the cream and set aside.
- Heat the remaining milk for 2-3 minutes in the microwave.
- Add the cocoa/sugar mixture to it and heat for another minute. Stir well to combine.
- Pour the Bailey's Irish Cream into the bottom of a heat-resistant glass.
- Add the heated chocolate mixture over the top of the Bailey's.
- Add 5 mini marshmallows in each drink.
- Top the drinks with whipped cream.
- Sprinkle with cocoa powder and serve.
Notes
Microwaves vary in temperatures. The milk should be hot but not scalding.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 485Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 162mgCarbohydrates: 69gFiber: 0gSugar: 48gProtein: 10g
Nutritional information is approximate due to natural variation in ingredients and the cook-at-home nature of our meals.
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If you’re a big baileys fan, this has to be one of the best drinks that you’ll ever taste in your life. The BBC or Bailey’s banana Colada cocktail will have you lining up for more at the bar. Be careful not to over do it though as more than one could have you getting a little tipsy!
Here’s the recipe for the BBC drink so that you can make it at home and enjoy it with your own memories of Grenada or to demonstrate to your friends that the BBC really is an excellent drink.
2 bananas cut into chunks
6 fl oz of banana liquer
6 fl oz of Bailey’s Irish Cream liqueur
6 fl oz of coconut cream
Crushed ice
Now all you have to do is add the bananas to the blender with the banana liqueur. Blend them together until smooth. Now add the Irish cream and then the coconut cream and blend.
You may want to be sure to have allowed the coconut cream to reach room temperature otherwise it could be tricky to blend. Now, add the ice and blend again until it’s smooth.
Pour your drink into a tall glass with a straw. Now sit back and close your eyes and imagine yourself on our verandah looking out to the Grenadines. Cheers….