Irish Cream Cold Brew Coffee
A creamy, dreamy cold brew coffee drink with Irish cream liqueur and a pillowy whipped topping. This easy recipe brings coffeehouse luxury to your kitchen in under 10 minutes—perfect for brunch, gatherings, or a special treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 12-18 hours (includes cold brew steeping time)
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American, Irish-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup coarsely ground coffee beans
- 4 cups filtered water
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- 2 oz Irish cream liqueur (such as Baileys)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (for whipped topping)
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for whipped topping)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp chocolate syrup (optional, for drizzle)
- Additional 1/4 cup heavy cream (for extra whipped topping)
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for extra whipped topping)
- Pinch of cocoa powder or cinnamon (for garnish)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup coarsely ground coffee beans with 4 cups filtered water in a large pitcher or mason jar. Stir gently and cover. Let steep at room temperature for 12-18 hours.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean container. Discard grounds. Chill cold brew in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.
- In a chilled bowl, combine 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1 tbsp powdered sugar, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Whip with a mixer or whisk until soft peaks form (about 2–3 minutes).
- Fill a large glass (16oz) halfway with ice cubes. Pour 8oz cold brew coffee over the ice.
- Add 2 oz Irish cream liqueur and stir gently. Drizzle with 1 tsp chocolate syrup if desired.
- Top with a generous spoonful of whipped topping. Sprinkle with a pinch of cocoa powder or cinnamon for garnish.
- Insert a straw or long spoon and serve immediately.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute Irish cream liqueur with Irish cream syrup. Use decaf coffee for a caffeine-free drink. Whip cream just until soft peaks form for best texture. Cold brew can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 7 days. For a dessert twist, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream instead of whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 (16oz) glass
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 2
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