Making your own homemade Peppermint Baileys is super easy with only 7 simple ingredients and is ready to drink in only one hour! It’s a fresh and delicious drink for cocktails, coffee or to gift to family, friends and neighbors for the holidays!
When it comes to holiday spirits, Peppermint Baileys is at the top of many wish lists! Its rich, creamy texture and refreshing hint of peppermint make it a seasonal favorite, perfect for winter evenings and festive gatherings.
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I thought of making my own Peppermint Baileys when I’d realized how hard it is to find at the liquor store during the holidays. When it finally makes its appearance, it’s gone before I can get a bottle.
That’s what led to the creation of my Peppermint Baileys with Peppermint Schnapps Cocktail because you don’t need Peppermint Baileys to make it.
I have lots of great tasting cocktails on my website, but I have to say, making this homemade Baileys is much easier and faster than making homemade limoncello! With that said, it’s perfect for holiday gift giving when you’re already entrenched in your holiday baking!
But if you’ve ever tried to find Peppermint Baileys at your local store, you know it’s often elusive—it’s a seasonal limited edition, and stocks run out quickly.
When you see how EASY it is to make your own peppermint-infused Baileys at home with just a few ingredients, you’ll be amazed and never let down again.
This homemade Peppermint Baileys recipe brings together the smoothness of Irish whiskey, the indulgence of fresh heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk, and the festive flavors of peppermint, coffee and chocolate.
Why Make Homemade Peppermint Baileys?
Store-bought Peppermint Baileys is popular, but when you make it at home, you get a fresher, richer taste and control over the sweetness and flavor intensity.
Plus, this recipe is easy to whip up and lasts in the fridge for up to two weeks, so you’ll have a ready-to-go treat for any holiday celebration.
Making your own allows you to tinker with how much coffee or peppermint flavor you want. Additionally, if you want to add a bit more or less alcohol and sugar, you have the liberty to do so.
Homemade Peppermint Baileys
Ingredients
*The full, printable recipe is at the bottom of this post in the recipe card.
- Irish whiskey (I used Jameson Irish Whiskey)
- fresh heavy cream
- instant espresso powder (or instant coffee granules)
- sweetened condensed milk (you may use fat free)
- chocolate syrup
- pure vanilla extract
- pure peppermint extract
TIPS:
- Use the freshest cream you can find. I go to a local dairy to buy the cream. The freshness is unparalleled and will taste better than a container from the grocery store.
- Use good quality Irish whiskey.
- Shake the bottle or stir the bottom. It settles as it sits in your refrigerator.
- Bottle it up for holiday gifts!
Instructions Summary
*Recipe instructions are at the bottom of this post in the recipe card.
Add all ingredients into a large mixing bowl and stir until well combined. Taste and adjust flavor ingredients as you feel needed.
Pour your homemade Peppermint Baileys into a clean glass bottle or mason jar and seal it tightly.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving—this helps the flavors meld together. If stored in an airtight container, it will keep for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
Be sure to store it in the refrigerator and don’t keep it on your counter for long because the cream in it will spoil.
Serving Suggestions
- On the rocks: Pour it over ice for a classic, creamy indulgence.
- In coffee: Add a splash to your coffee for a homemade peppermint mocha that’s rich and comforting.
- In holiday cocktails: Use it to create festive cocktails, like a Peppermint White Russian.
- Over ice cream: Drizzle it over vanilla ice cream and top with whipped cream and crushed peppermint for a quick, festive dessert.
With homemade Peppermint Baileys, you’ll be prepared for holiday hosting, or enjoying it at home curled up to the fireplace with your coffee.
Bottle it up in small bottles jars with festive ribbons as thoughtful gifts for friends and family. Peppermint Baileys might be tough to find in stores, but now you have a delicious, fresh version you can enjoy all season long.
Don’t get disappointed when you can’t find Peppermint Baileys at the store when you can make your own at home. Celebrate the holiday season with your own version of Peppermint Baileys and spread the holiday cheer!
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Homemade Peppermint Baileys
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Irish whiskey
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup fresh heavy cream
- 1 1/2 tbsp chocolate syrup
- 1 tsp instant espresso granules (or instant coffee granules)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract (do not use "mint" extract)
Instructions
- First, to a large mixing bowl add the espresso granules, vanilla extract, peppermint extract and stir together until well combined. I've picked these three ingredients to mix together first because they're at room temperature so the espresso granules will mix better than clumping with cold ingredients such as the heavy cream.
- Next, add the and chocolate syrup, heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk. Stir until well mixed.
- Then, stir in the Irish whiskey and until well combined.
- Last, cover and refrigerate for about one hour before serving. Store in refrigerator up to two weeks.
Notes
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This recipe was adapted from As Easy as Apple Pie.com.
Yes, however it should be very strong mud-like or the coffee flavor won’t be as prominent.
Would it be possible to use brewed coffee rather than granules?
Hi Sharee. You would have to refrigerate them because they contain cream which is perishable. Plus, it will taste best cold. Hope this helps.
Hello, I want to make these for Christmas gifts, but after I make them how do I store them? In the fridge or on counter ?