Irish cream hot chocolate is made with dark chocolate mix and homemade Irish cream liqueur! Cozy up with this DIY copycat Bailey’s and hot chocolate warm cocktail!
Irish Cream Hot Chocolate
I’m finding more uses for the Homemade Irish Cream that I shared with you last week! Besides sipping on this liqueur just as it is, I’ve also made low carb Irish cream cheesecake brownies.
Sipping on Irish cream is quite a treat, so in my effort to keep up with low carb diet I also made a sugar-free Irish cream! Both varieties are delicious!
THIS cup of dark cocoa is not your ordinary hand warmer.
This warm cuppa takes the chill right out of your bones!
Ingredients For Irish Cream Hot Chocolate
This recipe is simple and tastes best when you make the cocoa mix and Irish cream yourself, but it you prefer, pre-made ingredients can be substituted for the following:
- Cocoa
- Milk of your choice
- Irish cream
- Whipped cream (optional, but highly recommended)
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
How To Make Copycat Bailey’s Hot Chocolate
- Warm milk of you choice in a saucepan
- Add hot cocoa mix. Whisk until blended.
- In a mug add Irish cream.
- Pour warm cocoa into mug.
- Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Kick up your feet and enjoy this rich and delicious warm cocktail!
Fun Saint Patrick’s Day Recipes
Don’t forget to wear green on March 17th and whether you celebrate the holiday with something sweet or savory, you’ll want to check out these recipes!
- Guinness Beer Bread – Simple quick bread can be baked in under an hour.
- Corned Beef and Cabbage Slow Cooked – A delicious traditional Irish dish for Saint Patrick’s Day made easy! Put everything in a crock pot and go enjoy an Irish coffee!
- Irish Chicken – Change up a traditional Irish meal and serve chicken with cabbage, potatoes, bacon and onions.
- Pistachio Pudding Cookies that is simple to make and tastes great.
- Bailey’s Irish Kiss Brownie Thumbprints – Thick, chewy cookies with a brownie mix and a fudgy Bailey’s spiked filling.
- Sparkling Leprechaun Kiss Drink – Slightly sour fun party drink!
Irish Cream Hot Cocoa
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Maureen | Orgasmic Chef
I love hot cocoa but it’s been years since I had any with Irish cream in there. Perfect way to celebrate the holiday if you ask me.
Sandra Shaffer
Maureen, Irish cream is so decadent in cocoa! Treat yourself to a cup!
Rachael
I think this may be the best looking hot cocoa ever. It got cold here again, so am loving cocoa right now. And I love the irish cream addition! Yum!
Sandra Shaffer
I need to reach for more cocoa. I forget how delicious it is and it’s perfect for chilly days!
Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen
I’m loving this warm, comforting drink for St. Patrick’s Day. Great giveaway!
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks, Valerie! Anyone can use some extra cash, right?!
Nagi@RecipeTin Eats
Homemade Irish Cream? You have me so curious….sorry, I need to dart off and check out that recipe! Will be back to enter the giveaway…. 🙂
Sandra Shaffer
Nagi! You are going to love what you find 🙂 Good luck with your entry!!
Christie
I am absolutely drooling over your hot chocolate. Homemade Irish cream sounds insanely good.
Sandra Shaffer
It’s one of the best copycat recipes ever, Christie! Makes a nice gift too 🙂
Sarah
My family often puts Irish Cream in coffee, but this sounds better! Especially with homemade Irish Cream.
Sandra Shaffer
Irish cream is delicious in just about everything!
Marion@Life Tastes Good
ooh this cocoa recipe sounds delish, Sandra!! Thanks for joining in on the giveaway. I’m so excited to be a part of it with you!
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks, Marion! I can’t wait to learn who the lucky winner will be!
Renee's Kitchen Adventures
That’s a dessert in a glass right there! YUMMY!! I need to make some of that homemade Irish Cream!
Sandra Shaffer
You do need to make the Irish Cream. I wonder how it would taste on vanilla ice cream!!
lizzy
MMMM… it’s so cold outside this would be perfect right now!
Sandra Shaffer
A warm cup of cocoa definitely hits the spot during these cold months!
Debra @ Bowl Me Over
Cheers I say! That looks fabulous!
Sandra Shaffer
Thank you, Debra!
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama
A little hit of Bailey’s in a mug of hot cocoa is one of my go-to’s! So, so good! 🙂
Sandra Shaffer
Glad you are with me on this one! Love the treat!
Norma Chang
Just what I need to chase away the cold.
Sandra Shaffer
This and a nice warm cozy blanket to cuddle up in 🙂
Brandy M.
I’m drooling for this hot cocoa! It would be an awesome after dinner treat. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Sandra Shaffer
Good Luck, Brandy! I will be thrilled if one of my readers wins!!
Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads
I need this cocoa in my life! Especially with the Irish cream!
Sandra Shaffer
It is delicious, especially with extra whipped cream 🙂
yummychunklet
What a yummy and warm drink!
Sandra Shaffer
It is a tasty one for sure!
Joy @ Joy Love Food
Yum, this is my kind of hot chocolate!
The Food Hunter
I wish I was sitting by a fire with one of these right now
Healing Tomato
Anything with Irish Cream gets my attention. This Hot Cocoa is my new favorite recipe.
LauraOinAK
I need to try this sometime. Hot Cocoa is a staple in our Alaskan home.
Debra C.
That looks like the perfect cup and a great way to enjoy the most delicious cup of cocoa. Chocolate and Irish Cream are a match made in Leprecon heaven!
michele
Another recipe of yours we LOVED! So easy, the Irish cream made the cocoa one of the best Ive ever had!
Michele @ Bacon Fatte
I came for the delicious cocoa, and now I’m hooked on a bunch of your other St. Patrick’s Day recipes… So many fun ideas (as always)!
Julie
I had an amazing Irish Cream in San Franciso last year and definitely have to give your recipe a try!
Michaela Kenkel
Irish cream is a favorite of mine!! I really need a cup of that hot cocoa — and it’s only 8 AM!! 😉