In my family, my mom makes the homemade Kahlúa and I make the homemade Baileys.
I have shared this recipe here before, but it now resides with the other lost socks posts from my self hosting move. I made a batch of Baileys in November, right before we left for Mexico to drink nothing but tequila. I had some left to welcome me home right before Christmas.
Years ago, Jason and I got hooked on Baileys and coffee in Vegas. I had to stay alert for our six hour stints at the craps table, so coffee it was! On the plane to go home, we were waiting for takeoff and the attendant came around for drink orders. We were the last in our section to be asked, and both of us ordered Baileys and coffees. People started turning around and saying they wanted to change their order – pretty soon everyone in the section was drinking Baileys and coffee. One guy was a hold out, still wanting a Jager shot they did not have.
I’m pretty sure I told that story the last time I posted this recipe.
vegan Baileys Irish cream
1 tablespoon cocoa
2 shots espresso
1 can coconut milk
1/2 cup coconut creamer
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon vanilla
3/4 – 1 cup whiskey
Combine cocoa with hot espresso/coffee, stir until dissolved. Add this and all other ingredients to blender, blend on high. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
I happen to know this lasts at least four weeks in the fridge, while you are on a hammock in Mexico.
Cheers!
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It’s been so long since I’ve had Baileys. Loving this recipe – especially that it’s vegan.
I know, it’s pretty easy too.
I haven’t really cut loose and imbibed in a while (still nursing Clara)…but this looks SO very good on this cold January morning. Might make it this weekend after the kids are in bed!
p.s. Are you coming to BLEND?
yes, please make it this weekend!
you’ll have to let me know if you do…
funny you ask – I get my new calendar TODAY, and I am planning all of my trips for the first 2 quarters of the year… I am HOPING I am able to make it!
*fingers SO crossed Kris can make it*
I know, I KNOW!! I’m figuring out my calendar tomorrow…
Oh I love Baileys. I’ll bet this is fantastic with the coconut milk!
the coconut milk gives it a little different flavor, but I like it!
YES!! So glad to see a recipe for vegan Baileys – thanks for sharing. I just pinned it, so I can find it later and share the love.
you are so welcome, Heather – I hope you love it! and thanks for the pin
This is dangerous. I don’t drink often, but Baily’s on the rocks is one of my very favorite drinks. Thanks for the recipe!
oh, same here! a few winters ago, we had so much snow we were stuck at home for over two weeks (we live kinda remote…). a little bit of this in our morning coffees became the norm.
The perfect after dinner drink!
I agree, Curt! cheers!
I love Bailey’s! It is so expensive though…may need to try making my own!
it IS expensive… this is a tasty version, a bit different with the coconut milk but it’s close enough for me!
Bailey’s always reminds me of my grandma who is such a calm, quiet person but every night with dinner has a shot of bailey’s straight. I love it. I want to be like her when I’m older
PS-those glasses are adorable.
your grandma sounds like my kind of people
and thanks – my mom recently gave me a whole set of these glasses – I think they’ve been in the family for a while, which I love!
This looks great, Kris. The coffee I’m drinking right now is paling in comparison.
oh my… you know how many coffees I ruined this morning??
This is just perfect to share w/ my mom-in-law! I can’t wait to make it w/ her! It’s a long weekend so possibly some fudge will happen and maybe even the spring rolls. Thanks so much for planning my weekend. lol
hi Laura!! yes, this long weekend is perfect for this, AND fudge… by Monday you’ll want those spring rolls!
enjoy!!
Never knew you could make that at home. Interesting.
i love the idea of making this with coconut milk.
makes it taste a little different, but I like it!
Alright- this sounds easy enough! But this would be SO DANGEROUS for me to have in my kitchen. And I’d want to pour it onto cereal.
A co-worker gave me homemade Kalhua for Christmas. That sh*t is LONG gone.
yep, too easy.
and now I want some cereal!! haa – the Kahlua my mom gives us never lasts long either – SO good!
yes, i was hooked on these for a while too! i used to have one with my dad and chit chat. ahh, those were the days. I think the coconut milk is much better though. A good spabettie twist!
ah, a nice drink and chit chat with Dad – I love that too!
Be still my heart!!! I LOVE Bailey’s and had NO idea it was pretty simple to make. Love the idea of using coconut milk too. Thanks Kris! Hope you and “Peanut Butter Basil”
are having a good day.
the coconut milk is pretty good – I like to think this is version comes close to the original?
the fact that you made this vegan is so impressive.
I LOVE Baileys..I mean, I have blogged about it many times…but yeah, adore it.
And losing posts in a self-hosting move…ugh.
way before I really knew what “vegan” was, I was not a fan of eggs. or milk. but I DID know what Baileys was.
oh goodness–just yesterday i posted about my homemade christmas recipes (hot fudge & ice cream)…next year i think i’m going to have to do this!
your recipients will not be disappointed!
your hot fudge looks AMAZING, by the way.
YES PLEASE! I will take 3!
me too… it’s noon somewhere, right??
How cool is your mom?! Can’t wait to make this!
my mom is VERY cool.
twinkle in my eye! u made my day!
and how adorable are those glasses! my granny had the most adorable china, glasses and hand made napkins.. i need to go steal some when i visit her house next!
haa haa – taking granny’s china… my mom recently gave me a whole set of these glasses – which I believe came from my grandma!!
That sounds divine! I am going to try to make some!
I hope you love it, Jenn! Cheers!
Um, I may just have to make the virgin version of this. Sounds DELIGHTFUL.
that would be GOOD. add some protein and it could be your morning smoothie? Mmm.
what some of that now!!! looks perfect! we used to love Baileys now we can enjoy it again with this version. love it!
it’s a close enough flavor… we love it!!
You know I’m a kahlua girl! I haven’t had Bailey’s in years! Tony loves it…this is a must! I love how it looks in the jar. It’s so pretty and I’m imagining amazingly delicious! I think a trip to the liquor store is in order!
it is really good! a bit different flavor but close enough, I like it!
My jaw hath droppeth to the flooreth. M.F. <–and that don't stand for Mary Fairweather…
are you talkin’ to ME??
You know I would never call YOU that, just saying it out loud because I mean, well, you just, BAILEYS!! You literally read my mind. Must be all the simultaneous Wheel of Fortune watching between the both of us. MF.
You know I would never call YOU that, just saying it out loud because I mean, well, you just, BAILEYS!! You literally read my mind. Must be all the simultaneous Wheel of Fortune watching between the both of us. MF.
Yum!!! Can’t wait to give this a try….
oh good, I hope you love it!
What a fantastic idea. It looks like your conversion is spot-on. I’m new to your site, but heading to browse for more now!
hi Terris, and thank you!! I hope you find more you like, and that I see you around here more!
have a great weekend, Kristina.
Oh my word. Bailey’s!!! This has been my drink my entire adult life, Bailey’s and Coffee and I gave that up 4 years ago. You not only have literally saved my life you have confirmed my theory there is literally NOTHING you cannot make Vegan and allergy free if you set your mind to it. So why didn’t I? Smarty.
I tell her this all the time, she is SO creative and comes up with things I always WISH I DID, lol.
So why doesn’t she listen to you? She should stop being soggy and believe.
haa haa! okay okay, I’m listenin’!
ah, thanks girl. you’re the bestest fan a girl could have.
see?? I know, this is what I am setting out to do. I sneak around among the omnivores, never labeling anything as vegan… surprising everyone every time!
Mmmmm! I love baileys and coffee…..so yummy–I drink it way too fast
Joe’s mom makes it for us, but I would love to do a version with coconut milk–thanks for sharing!
you are so welcome – I hope you like it!
Yum! Pinned this as a reminder for later
hope you like it Rachel! have a great weekend!
My version did come out pretty tasty, but not quite sweet enough. Do you have any suggestion or substitution ideas?
hi Christine! I have made previous versions with added sugar – I’ve used a simple syrup before (equal parts sugar + water in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves) and I have also used agave before – I cannot recall the amount, but perhaps start with 1/4 cup and add from there to your liking? I’m happy you tried the recipe!
That looks amazingly delicious!! I stopped drinking caffeine but I may have to look for some decaf espresso just for this lol. Can you believe they even make decaf espresso? It’s kind of a sin but whatev’s!
Wow!
I will send this to my mom, my parents love things like this every once in a while, and my dad has started to make fruit liquors a while ago, so they may give this a try! 
Looks like I know what kind of shots I’ll be doing for my birthday! This looks phenomenal.
Stop it right there. This is freaking awesome. Thank you for linking it to my first Tasty Tuesday. I’ve pinned this thing! Have a wonderful weekend! PS Love your pics! Cheers!
hi Candice! I love Tasty Tuesday – thanks for having me
I hope you try this – it’s really easy and SO good! Cheers – happy weekend to you as well!
I had a gathering last weekend at my home and made these for a group of 20! It was spectacular.
Lisa aka The Gourmet Mom
thanks for letting me know – SO glad it was a hit!
this is delicious, we are enjoying some right now LOL
I have made THREE BTCHES of this!!
Help! I am trying to replace hubbys International Delight Irish Cream Creamer…I understand all the ingredients and am making it a virgin version but what is the 1/2 cup creamer? Thanks cant wait to make this healthier for him and also to save money
hi carole! the creamer I used is a coconut based creamer, like this one.
thank you so much. I heard they had a creamer now just to find it..I cant wait. Going to put it in a mason jar and put heart decals on it for V day….:)
aw, what a GREAT idea! Cheers!
girl, you so fabulous, I can’t believe you did this!! oh wait yes I can!! LOL
lookin good, Kris
WOAH! GURRRRRRRLLLL!!!!!
You just made my BESTEST BUDDY LIST!
My thighs will hate you but the rest of me loves you
ha haa – that sounds about right. it’s worth it, though… PLEASE make this. XO!
made this today, YUM!!
I just saw this on Pintrest and I am gonna make it, as best I can with what I have. Even with the substitutions I’ll be making I’m sure it will still be good.
Yummo, love that you used coconut milk… so creamy and delicious. Oh my golly gosh… this would make a mad good smoothie with some vegan ice cream
Is the whiskey in the home made Irish creme Gluten Free?
This sounds so good but I need Gluten Free only…
hi Joan,
most people say “all distilled alcohols are gluten free – including those from gluten grains” as the distillation removes most gluten. many celiacs and intolerants can consume whiskey with no effects, but I would definitely use caution if you are highly sensitive. I am only going by my level of tolerance, and do not want to say it is okay for everyone. I would search for a label that is certified, if you have concerns. good luck, thank you for reading!
I will try this when I find a coconut based creamer. When you live in the sticks it’s hard to find that kind of thing. I love Baileys and Kahlua mixed together. Any chance of getting the Kahlua recipe?
So pleased to have found this recipe as it’s something I miss from my non-vegan days.
What is ‘coconut creamer’? We get coconut cream in a can here in Australia. Is that the same thing? Or is it (perhaps) a can of coconut milk, shaken?
Cheers,
Nina
hi Nina! creamer is something we have here, mainly used for coffee in place of adding milk to coffee? It is one of those crazy weird things I so rarely use, but I saw one made with coconut milk, so I tried it. Coconut milk in a can (yes, shaken) would absolutely work! I hope you love it, cheers!
Thanks so much for getting back to me. I appreciate the info.
I cannot wait to try this!
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