Boozy Iced Coffee
This iced coffee with Bailey’s and Kahlua is smooth, creamy, and easy to make with brewed coffee, Irish cream, and coffee liqueur. It’s great for hot days or a cool after dinner drink.
A Cold Coffee Cocktail That’s Easy to Make
This iced coffee with Bailey’s and Kahlua is smooth, creamy, and easy to make with freshly brewed coffee, Irish cream, and Kahlua.
I love it on a hot day when I want a cold, boozy drink that’s sweet and caffeinated.
Strong brewed coffee or cold brew both work well. Bailey’s adds creaminess, Kahlua brings a richer coffee flavor, and a little heavy cream ties it all together.
How to Make Iced Coffee with Baileys and Kahlua
A Couple Quick Tips
If you want a stronger base flavor, use cold brew or make the coffee a little stronger than usual.
You can also use an ounce or two of espresso if you have access to an espresso machine.
I also recommend making coffee ice cubes ahead of time if you have leftover coffee in the fridge.
Easy Toppings and Pairings
I love using a quick garnish of homemade whipped cream. For a flavored option, my 3-ingredient Irish cream whipped cream is perfect!
If you love mocha coffee flavors, this rich chocolate whipped cream works well.
In case you forgot to buy a sweet topping, a drizzle of this easy caramel sauce or smooth homemade hot fudge both work.
How to Video
Ingredients
- 6 ounces coffee, cooled
- 2 ounces heavy cream, or half and half
- 2 ounces Baileys Original Irish Cream
- 1 ounce Kahlua
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Instructions
- Brew coffee and set aside to cool. Place cream or half and half, Baileys, and Kahlua in a shaker with ice, and swirl gently.6 ounces coffee2 ounces heavy cream2 ounces Baileys Original Irish Cream1 ounce Kahlua
- Pour the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice. Add the coffee to the glass, and stir to combine.
- Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or caramel sauce if desired.
This was delicious
Thank you Ruth! We appreciate the comment and recipe rating. Have a lovely day 🙂
Kim, Based on the comments I can’t wait to try it tomorrow for a thanks for Recipe.
Hi, Peter! Hope you get a chance to try it. This coffee drink is one of our most popular recipes. Have a great day!
I just tried this coffee…excellant!I love it!
This sounds delicious and based on the comments I can’t wait to try it tomorrow for a boozy brunch. Is it OK to make a big batch ahead in a jug and then pour over ice into individual cups when needed please?
Thanks so much!
Making a big batch ahead of time should work great. We’d recommend storing it in the fridge until ready to serve. Have a great weekend!
There’s no mention that usually coffee for iced coffee is brewed stronger. Though if you make coffee ice cubes ahead then you can use regular brewed.
Thank you so much for posting this! I made a similar drink several years ago at a party & have not come across another alcoholic beverage I liked with iced coffee since. It was luck the drink tasted good back then. I think i used Taquilla Rose, Kailua, iced mocha coffee, & Baileys then but I never got the mixture right again. LOL I definitely prefer your version anyways.
Thanks so much, JoAnn! Boozy coffee drinks are some of my favorites. We have a couple of adult hot coffee drinks, and I hope to add some more iced coffee ones in the future. Have a wonderful weekend! 🙂
I use leftover coffee and freeze into ice cubes and use the “coffee ice cubes” instead of just “cubes”. Yum!
That’s a great idea Paula! Thank you for sharing and have a lovely day 🙂
Just saw this recipe today and thought, I have all the ingredients I’ll give it a shot. Absolutely DELICIOUS!! My family, all adults, asked what I made, so I let them try it, now I’m making them for everyone! Thank you.
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
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!