Baileys Latte (Hot or Iced)

A Baileys latte on a green clothe with a bottle of Irish cream behind it.

Give your brunch a boozy, caffeinated upgrade with this homemade Baileys latte! Spiked with rich Irish cream for an ultra decadent flavor, this easy latte recipe can be made right on the stove-top or by using your favorite milk frother -- your choice. Don't feel like you need fancy equipment to make your own lattes at home.

Course Beverages

Cuisine Irish-Italian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings drink

Calories 326kcal

Author Amanda McGrory-Dixon

Equipment

Small saucepan
Whisk

Ingredients

1 cup milk preferably whole milk
½ cup espresso substitute strong coffee if espresso isn't available
1 ½ ounces Baileys Irish Cream
½ ounce vanilla syrup

Instructions

Hot Baileys Latte

In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat. Do not boil.
Meanwhile, make the espresso and add it with the Baileys and vanilla syrup to your latte mug.
When the milk steams and bubbles start to form, turn off the heat. Whisk until frothy. Pour over the espresso. Gently stir to combine. If desired, top with whipped cream and grated chocolate shaving or chocolate syrup. Enjoy!

Iced Baileys Latte

Prepare the espresso and give it a few minutes to cool.
Fill a large glass with ice. Pour in the espresso, Baileys and vanilla syrup.
Pour the milk in a large measuring cup and whisk until it turns frothy. Alternatively, you can add the milk to a mason jar, screw on the lid and shake until the froth forms.
Pour the milk into the espresso mixture and gently stir to combine. Enjoy!

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Notes

If you prefer to use a milk frother over the stove-top, you can use that with the same recipe proportions.
Make sure the milk doesn't boil, which can cause it to separate. We just want it to create steam with only small bubbles on top.
To help keep that frothy topping, use a gentle touch when pouring the milk into the latte cup.
A standard coffee mug may be a bit too small, so I recommend using a latte mug for this Irish cream coffee. The larger bowl-shaped top makes it easier to pour in the milk, and it better accommodates the added froth and liquid.
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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