Iced Coffee with Kahlua and Bailey’s is the perfect pick-me-up. It’s smooth, creamy, and slightly sweet with Irish cream and coffee flavors.
*This post was first published on 7/3/16 as Iced Coffee with Bailey’s and Kahlua.
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Iced Coffee with Kahlua and Bailey’s is a cold, boozy, adult indulgence that gives an ordinary cup of coffee a little something special. It’s great to have mid-afternoon or as an after dinner drink. Of course, you can always switch out the regular coffee for decaf if you prefer.
Are you a coffee lover? I have to be honest. I couldn’t stand the taste of coffee until 2009 when we moved to Miami and John talked me into trying something from Starbucks. Let me tell you, after one drink of that White Chocolate Mocha, I was hooked.
Ever since we’ve been trying different brands of coffees and playing around with various recipes. It’s pretty amazing what you can make with a touch of flavored syrup and some whipped cream.
This recipe was born of my love of Irish Cream coffee but out of necessity to have a cold drink for the hot summer months. I like to think of it as the cousin to one of my favorite winter drinks, Coffee with Kahlua.
All you need for this recipe is a blender, coffee pot, and a couple of coffee mugs. In just a few minutes you’ll have a tasty drink that’s perfectly sippable and will make an iced coffee lover out of anyone.
One of the best things about this drink is how easy it is to modify. If you aren’t a fan of Kahlua, simply leave it out. Do you like a certain flavor of non-dairy creamer? Add your favorite kind! Iced Coffee with Kahlua and Bailey’s can be made using soy or nut milk or omitting one of the alcohols. It’s simple to mix things up, so make it your own.
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Iced Coffee with Kahlua and Bailey's is the perfect pick-me-up. It’s smooth, creamy, and slightly sweet with Irish cream and coffee flavors.
- 8 ounces freshly brewed coffee
- 2 ounces heavy cream or half and half
- 2 ounces Baileys Original Irish Cream
- 1 ounce Kahlua Coffee Liqueur
- Ice
- Whipped Cream (optional)
- Chocolate Shavings (optional)
- Caramel Sauce (optional)
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Brew coffee and set aside.
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Place cream or half and half, Baileys, and Kahlua with ice in a shaker and swirl gently.
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Place additional ice in a large glass.
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Pour the mixture into the large glass.
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Add the coffee to the glass and stir to combine.
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Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or caramel sauce if desired.
*Do not shake cream based liquids (heavy cream, half and half, or Baileys) in a drink shaker with ice. The cream will stick to the ice and break. Swirl gently instead.
*10 minute cook time is for brewing coffee.
I’ll have my coffee, please – make mine with a LOT of sweetners… 🙂
Thank you, lol! I know what you mean 🙂
Yum! This looks delicios, cant wait to try
Thank you, Crystal! I hope you love it 🙂
I have to make this for the Hubs. He would love this coffee!
Thank you, Maggie! I hope he enjoys the drink 🙂
Looks fab- will have to try
Thank you, Kate! I hope you enjoy 🙂
You had me at iced coffee, but you kept me at baileys and kahlua! This looks like it could be the perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Thank you, Krysten! Cold coffee drinks are the best lol! Starbucks’ Mocha Frappuccino gets me everytime lol 🙂
looks so yummy!
Thank you, Anne!
Oh, this iced coffee with Baileys looks so good! I think I could have this every weekend! Thank you for sharing your recipe!
Thank you, Ashleigh! Better stock on the Baileys then lol! 🙂
This looks like such a great drink! I think I might try it this weekend.
Thank you, Chantal! Give it a try, see if you enjoy it 🙂
This sounds amazing! Definitely need to give it a try!
Thank you, Rachel! I hope you love it 🙂
YUM! This looks so good! I want this right now!
Thank you, Ashley!
Oh this looks so yummy! Would like to have one right now!
Thank you, Nicole! Well, today is Friday so, git cho one lol!
We are big Bailey’s and Kahlua fans so we would definitely love this!
Thank you, Alexis! Bailey’s and Kahlua are a great combination and I am glad you liked the recipe 🙂
I love my coffee! As long as it’s sweetened. And OH. MY. GOD. This looks delish! I always have a vanilla caramel, but I’m thinking I’m going to have to take a little time and make something like this to spoil myself with on the weekends. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you, Jacqui! I am thrilled you like this coffee treat and happy you want to try it. Have a lovely Tuesday 🙂
Ooh can you recommend a biscotti recipe to pair this with? I love coffee and cookies for dessert! My husband hates coffee so I get it all to myself?
Thank you, Lauren! I am glad you like the coffee. Unfortunately, I don’t know any biscotti recipes, but I am sure there’s a great one out there. 🙂
That looks awesome! I would love to have one this weekend.
Thank you, Paula! I hope you enjoy it 🙂
I have been drinking coffee since I was holding a sippy cup. No lie. My mother and grandmother used to fix me cream, sugar, and a little coffee. I stopped drinking it for a time because I just didn’t like it anymore. Then once I got married, it became my go-to morning pick-me-up. Like you, I like to play around with coffee recipes. Those types of coffee concoctions are the best! This sounds like a wonderful summer coffee beverage, and now I’m sitting here craving this, as opposed to lunch! Ha!
Thank you, Joanna! I know what you mean. When I was little my Dad would give me sips of his coffee when he took me fishing or hunting. Coffee has been in my blood for years. I am glad you like the recipe, have a wonderful Tuesday 🙂
Looks tasty. I know some coffee lovers I’m definitely sending this recipe on to, they will be so excited! Great summer drink!
Thank you, Stefanie! I am glad you like the coffee and want to share it. Have a wonderful Tuesday 🙂
I love trying new coffee drink recipes. This one is one I need to make soon! It looks so good! I love kahlua and baileys!! Perfect for summer!
Thank you, Censie! I am glad you like this coffee recipe. Have a lovely Tuesday 🙂
You had me at coffee. And at Kahlua. And at Bailey’s. Oh heck, you had me right at the start of this post. What a fabulous looking drink. This is something I would love to sip on when I’m having “coffee with friends.” If only cafes served this!
Thank you, Lisa! I am thrilled you enjoy the drink and hope you make it soon. Have a wonderful day 🙂
My husband is a big coffee drinker. He makes it every morning before leaving for work. I think that he would definitely like this recipe, although it would be more of a treat!
Thank you, Melanie! I am glad your husband would enjoy this recipe. Have a lovely Tuesday 🙂
You defiantly can’t get this at Starbucks. I would have never thought to add Kahlua and Baileys to the same cup, but it sounds delish. And good to know about not mixing the creams with the ice in a shaker. I had no idea it would break it down.
Thank you, Crystal! Another really tasty bailey’s/kahlua mix is to put them in a cocktail glass, then just add some carbonated or seltzer water. It’s bubbly and smooth. Have a great Wednesday 🙂
I’m with you. I don’t like or drink coffee either unless it’s iced and with plenty of chocolate to cover up the coffee taste! This looks good.
Thank you, Cheryl! I am coffee, myself. The darker the roast, the better. With that being said, my Dad started me straight coffee when I was a kid, so I’ve come to enjoy the flavor of plain coffee. It’s kind of like beer, it can a long time to get accustomed to the flavor. Thank you again for commenting and have a lovely Wednesday 🙂
I’m so excited to show my husband! He’s a huge coffee lover and anything with Baileys and Kahlua will make him smile all the more. I’m not sure I can make mine as pretty as yours, but I’ll give it a try! x
Thank you, Ali! I hope your husband loves the drink. Kim does an amazing job on the pictures. She has the staging and editing thing down, for sure. No worries, my food usually isn’t as pretty as hers lol! You can probably tell a difference between Kim’s cooking and my cooking just by looking at the dishes. Thanks again for commenting and have a lovely Wednesday 🙂
Oh my is all I can say after seeing those photos. I love Iced coffee and I would of never thought to add Kahlua. I love Kahlua! I could drink these everyday, with friends or by myself. Coffee is my weakness so you had me as soon as I saw those beautiful photos. Thank you for sharing and I can’t wait to make this recipe.
Thank you, Tina! Kim’s photos always amazing me, they are beautiful. I am usually a beer man, but I can indulge in these drinks from time to time myself. Thanks again for commenting and have a lovely Wednesday 🙂