Non Alcoholic Baileys Irish Cream - The Littlest Crumb (2024)

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This non alcoholic Baileys Irish Cream recipe is the perfect Baileys substitute for a non alcoholic Irish coffee! This Baileys copycat is completely alcohol free and only takes a few minutes to make.

This alcohol free Baileys substitute works as a great coffee syrup.For other tasty flavored syrups for coffee, try this peppermint syrup, this pistachio syrup, this pumpkin spice syrup or this brown sugar syup.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Great for the holidays — Baileys is popular around the holidays, for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and throughout the winter in general. This copycat recipe is a great option for people who want holiday-flavored drinks without the alcohol.
• Versatile — Drink this alcohol free Baileys on its own, or use it to make flavored drinks, such as an Irish cream latte, Baileys hot chocolate or in Bailey’s Christmas co*cktails.
• Easy to make — There are no fancy ingredients in this recipe! You can mix together your own Baileys substitute with only 6 ingredients in under 5 minutes.

Ingredients & Substitutions

• Milk: Use any type of milk you have on hand. Whole milk (3.25%) will taste the creamiest. You can also use a dairy free milk such as almond milk, which will add a slight almond flavor.
• Cream: Heavy cream adds a rich texture that mimics that of real Baileys. For a vegan alternative, use coconut milk instead. However, this will give the Baileys a coconut flavor.
• Chocolate Syrup: Use store bought chocolate syrup, or make your own homemade chocolate simple syrup.
• Espresso: A dash of espresso gives this Irish cream substitute a slight coffee flavor. Use a high quality, freshly brewed espresso.
• Vanilla & Almond Extracts: The combination of almond extract and vanilla extract pull together the other flavors and add a bit of sweetness.

Equipment

• If you are serving the alcohol free Baileys over ice or in a co*cktail, you will need a co*cktail shaker.
• A mason jar, or another type of glass airtight container is best for storing any leftover Baileys in.

Step By Step Instructions

Step 1: Add the milk, cream, chocolate syrup, espresso, vanilla extract and almond extract to a co*cktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well until the outside of the shaker is frosted.

Step 2: Strain and pour into a co*cktail glass filled with ice. Serve immediately.

Storage

This non alcoholic Irish cream will last about 3 to 5 days stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

Store leftovers in a glass container, rather than a plastic one to prevent any unpleasant flavors in the plastic from seeping into the Irish cream.

Because this recipe contains milk and cream, I don’t recommend freezing it.

Ways To Use

This Irish cream substitute can pretty much be used in any way that you would use regular Baileys, but here are some ideas:

• On its own — If served on its own, Baileys is best served in a lowball co*cktail glass over ice. Be sure to shake the Baileys well in a co*cktail shaker before serving to give it a light and frothy texture.
• Baileys Coffee — Baileys in coffee is a classic. With this non alcoholic version, you make alcohol free Irish cream lattes every morning!
• Baileys Iced Latte — In summertime, make a delicious, refreshing Baileys iced coffee topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
• Baileys co*cktails — Use this substitute in place of Baileys in any type of co*cktail recipe, such as this Baileys hot chocolate, this Baileys espresso martini or any one of these Baileys Christmas co*cktails.

Expert Tips

• Make it a flavored Baileys. Baileys sells many versions of Baileys besides the original. You can make your own non alcoholic variations by adding in a dash of a flavored syrup. Try adding in this peppermint syrup or this pumpkin spice syrup for example.
• Shake in a co*cktail shaker before serving. If you are planning to drink this Baileys on ice, shake it in a co*cktail shaker filled with ice before serving. This gives the drink a light and frothy texture. If you are planning to use it for coffee, you can skip this step.
• Adjust the creaminess. Real Baileys is extra creamy. But you can adjust the creaminess to your liking. For an even creamier copycat version, replace the milk with cream. For a healthier, lighter taste, use more milk instead of cream.

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