This short article answers the question of whether you can enjoy Bailey’s Irish Cream liqueur by itself. Learn about its alcohol content, serving suggestions and other interesting facts.
Alcohol Content
Bailey’s Irish Cream is an alcoholic beverage made from a blend of Irish whiskey, cream and cocoa. It contains 17% alcohol by volume (ABV). This makes it less strong than some other liqueurs such as Drambuie which has 40% ABV. While this might seem like a small amount, Bailey’s still has enough alcohol content to give that typical burn when you take your first sip.
Because of its lower strength, many people enjoy drinking Bailey’s on its own rather than mixing it with other drinks or adding ice. This means that the full flavor can be appreciated without having to mask it with anything else. However, if you prefer a sweeter taste then adding a few drops of simple syrup can help to bring out the flavors even more.
Serving Suggestions
Although Bailey’s is often enjoyed neat over ice cubes or sipped slowly from a glass, there are also lots of creative ways to serve up this iconic liqueur for special occasions and parties.
For example, you could make an indulgent layered trifle using whipped cream and sponge cake drizzled in baileys for an impressive centerpiece dessert. Or why not try making Baileys milkshakes at home? Simply mix 3 parts vanilla ice-cream with 1 part Baileys before blending together until smooth – delicious!
Other Interesting Facts
Did you know that ‘Bailey’s’ was named after one of the company founders – Bill Bailey? He wanted his creation to represent all things good about Ireland so he created this unique blend which quickly became popular around the world.
In addition to being sold as bottled liqueur in supermarkets across Europe and North America ,Bailey’s is now produced in over 50 countries worldwide including South Africa where they have their own version known as Amarula Cream Liqueur . So wherever you find yourself in the world chances are there will be plenty of opportunities for enjoying some delicious bailey’s!
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