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12 Perfect Christmas Drinks with Baileys Irish Cream

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Baileys Irish Cream is a perfect liqueur for all kinds of delicious Christmas cocktails. From creamy hot chocolate to iced coffee or a minty espresso martini, homemade Baileys cocktails are perfect for the holiday season.

A collage with four christmas cocktails, including a Baileys martini, white russian, Baileys eggnog and coffee cocktail. this recipe

Bailey's Irish Cream is one of my favorite liqueurs for winter cocktails. Creamy and smooth, Bailey's is made with Irish whiskey, cream, cocoa and a touch of vanilla. There are several festive flavors that are perfect this time of year, including salted caramel, espresso and vanilla cinnamon. Whichever flavor you choose, a creamy Baileys drink is the perfect delicious cocktail for your next holiday party. Read on for 12 Baileys Christmas cocktails that will be sure to get you into the holiday spirit.

For other fun seasonal cocktail options, try a Poinsettia Mimosa or Apple Cider Martini!

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Martinis

Bailey's Peppermint Espresso Martini

This Baileys Peppermint Espresso martini is a delicious cocktail for the holiday season. A smooth and minty martini made with peppermint vodka or peppermint schnapps and garnished with mini candy canes, this is a perfect after-dinner drink for Christmas.
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Christmas Cookie Martini

This Christmas Cookie Martini is made with vanilla vodka, Baileys Irish cream, Amaretto, and half & half. It tastes just like a sugar cookie from a cocktail shaker!

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Baileys Espresso Martini

This creamy baileys espresso martini is the best winter cocktail. Made with fresh espresso, Baileys, coffee liqueur and vodka shaken together, this Bailey's martini is a perfect pick-me-up.

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Baileys Chocolate Martini

This Baileys chocolate martini is dessert in a glass. Garnish with some chocolate shavings or chocolate sprinkles for a super festive cocktail.

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Baileys Chocolate Martini

Hot Chocolate

Baileys Hot Chocolate

Cozy up with this Baileys Hot Chocolate - a decadent, delicious grown up treat. Made with dark chocolate, chocolate sauce and cocoa powder mixed with milk and topped with whipped cream, this baileys hot chocolate is pure creamy goodness.
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Slow Cooker Baileys Irish Cream Hot Chocolate

For a delicious drink that will keep your guests warm all night, try this perfect slow cooker Bailey's hot chocolate. This recipe can stay in your crock pot on the warm setting for up to three hours! You can use Baileys Original Irish Cream, or try the Red Velvet or Salted Caramel flavors.

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Slow Cooker Baileys Irish Cream Hot Chocolate

Coffee Drinks

Bailey’s and Coffee Ice Cubes

Another perfect cocktail for your Christmas party, this recipe mixes half and half with Baileys and vanilla vodka. The cocktail is poured over frozen coffee ice cubes for a delicious creamy texture.

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Bailey’s and Coffee Ice Cubes

Bailey’s Irish Coffee

Bailey’s Coffee is a combination of Baileys with hot coffee, whipped cream, and a hint of nutmeg for a rich and comforting coffee cocktail. This is what I want to drink on Christmas morning!

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Bailey’s Irish Coffee

Baileys Latte (Hot or Iced)

Give your brunch a boozy, caffeinated upgrade with this homemade Baileys latte! Spiked with rich Irish cream for an ultra decadent flavor.

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Baileys Latte (Hot or Iced)

Other Festive Baileys Cocktails

The Best Baileys Eggnog

This luscious, creamy Baileys eggnog is prepared with a medley of warm seasonal spices and rich maple syrup. It’s the perfect festive drink to delight your taste buds.

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Baileys White Russian Cocktail

This Baileys White Russian Cocktail is made with milk, Kahlua, vodka and Baileys Irish Cream. These creamy cocktails are pure comfort in an old fashioned glass.

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Baileys White Russian Cocktail

Salted Caramel Mudslide

This Baileys mudslide is a simple cocktail made with baileys, coffee liqueur and vodka, and drizzled with salted caramel syrup. This is a perfect dessert cocktail for your holiday gathering.

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Salted Caramel Mudslide

Now all there is left to do is choose your favorite cocktail, mix it up and enjoy! The hardest part will surely be the choosing.

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Comments

  1. Arlene LaPan

    Everything looks so yummy!!!

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    • Danielle

      Thank you Arlene! I hope you have a wonderful holiday!

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  2. Jodi Sekey

    They look delicious. Just to let you know it's called a blind Russian not a white Russian. White Russian have half and half in it.

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    • Danielle

      Thank you Jodi! And thank you for letting me know about the name - I didn't realize. Happy holidays!

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  3. Susie

    I can't wait to try some of these delicious looking cocktails. Thank you !

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    • Danielle

      Thank you Susie! I hope you love them. Happy holidays!

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