This Keto Irish Cream recipe makes the most delicious homemade liqueur for the holiday season! Give your morning coffee an added kick or simply enjoy this homemade Baileys over ice.

This is the best sugar-free irish cream liqueur recipe! Baileys Irish Cream is surprisingly easy to make at home with only a few ingredients that you probably already have.

With holiday parties and winter just around the corner, we created this yummy homemade liqueur that is perfect for pairing with some of your favorite cold weather drinks.

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What is Irish Cream?

The main ingredient in Irish Cream is heavy cream that is paired with a premium irish whiskey. It was invented in 1973, in Ireland and has become a top selling liqueur worldwide!

Baileys is the original irish cream liqueur popular in many pubs and irish cream recipes.

Cream liqueurs like this are often made with fresh cream and perfectly paired with a cup of coffee. You can buy Bailey Irish Cream from the liquor store but this original recipe is by far the best tasting.

I like to make this homemade irish cream for the holidays and store it in the fridge for up to two weeks. Mixing this recipe in a large, quart sized jar is the best way to store and shake it up before use.

This is the best irish cream liqueur, perfect for hot drinks or a single malt. Fresh irish cream is perfect for pairing with after dinner coffee or an after dinner drink.

What is Irish Cream good with?

Coffee. We like to add a shot or two of keto irish cream to our coffee on mornings when we are heading to the ski hill or sledding with the kids.
Hot chocolate is made into a delicious adult beverage when a shot of Irish Cream is added. Use my keto hot cocoa recipe for a completely keto friendly drink!
Irish cream is great for pouring over ice cream, adding to cold brew or pairing with Guiness.
Make the perfect drink with irish cream poured over a couple of ice cubes.
My mom likes making a White Russian with the natural ingredients found in this recipe.

How long does Baileys Irish Cream last?

Baileys Irish Cream is typically good for up to two years in the pantry and for six months in the refrigerator when opened. Homemade irish cream can be stored in the fridge for up to two months.

Because of the high dairy content of this liqueur, it has a limited shelf life. It’s best when used fresh for the best taste and flavor.

We also love this Christmas Moscow Mule and Candy Cane Swirl Cocktail for the holidays! Why not enjoy this sweet treat for st. patrick’s day?!

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Some of my kitchen essentials for cocktails:

I love using these mixing pitchers for all of my drinks.
These silicone spatulas are perfect for mixing and stirring cocktails.
This Henckel Knife is my favorite for slicing and dicing in the kitchen.
This cocktail muddler is perfect for muddling the lime and mint in mojitos.

Keto friendly irish cream:

Ingredients:

2 cups heavy cream
1 cup Irish whisky
2/3 cup Swerve granulated sweetener
2 tsp unsweetened cocoa
1 tsp espresso
1 tsp vanilla extract

Note: white cane sugar can be used instead of sweetener for a classic version of this homemade irish cream recipe.

Directions:

In a large, quart sized, jar mix together all of the ingredients.
Close with a lid and shake the jar well to incorporate all of the ingredients.
Serve by the oz over ice or in your favorite drink.

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