Homemade Baileys Irish Cream Recipe Goes Jamaican

Jean La Rue
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Wow the guests at your next dinner party by serving them your homemade version of Baileys Irish Cream liqueur with a Carribean twist. This recipe substitutes golden Jamaican rum in place of Irish whiskey for a smoother, more mellow flavor. It's easy and inexpensive - about 1/3 the cost of retail. Mix a shot with 8 oz. of your best coffee and top with whipped cream or serve over ice in a rocks glass for a delightful after-dinner drink. Your guests are sure to ask for the recipe.

Jamaican Baileys Recipe:

3 whole eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup golden Jamaican rum
2 tbsp. chocolate syrup
1 tsp. almond extract

Blend the ingredients on high for 1 minute. Store in a glass decanter in the refrigerator for up to 2 months. Makes 40 oz. of cream liqueur.

Original Baileys Irish Cream Recipe:

3 whole eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup Irish whiskey
2 tbsp. chocolate syrup
1 tsp. instant coffee
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Published by Jean La Rue

Jean M. La Rue is a mixed media artist, freelance writer, and creates original content daily for several Blogs. She is working on her first novel in the hard-boiled detective genre.  View profile

  • Serve homemade Baileys Irish Cream at your next party.
  • Substitute Jamican rum for a smoother, more mellow taste.
  • Makes 40 oz. Keeps up to 2 months in the refrigerator.
There are nearly 50 popular cocktails that use Baileys Irish Cream as a main ingredient.

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