bailey's white russian with chocolate syrup

It wouldn’t be St. Patrick’s Day without a fun cocktail to celebrate–and we all know that Bailey’s is the way to go, naturally. Irish Cream is such a versatile drink: You can serve it chilled, on the rocks, add it to hot coffee (or even hot cocoa!), or even mix it into desserts. Great, now I’m craving dessert–but that’s fine because this Bailey’s White Russian could almost masquerade as a dessert. Oh, and it’s crazy simple to make at home!

st. patrick's day cocktail: Bailey's white russian

Dip the rims of your glasses into some chocolate syrup and then into some espresso powder for a fancy vibe. Pour a bit of chocolate syrup into the bottom of each glass (see? dessert!) and you’re well on your way to having this fantastic St. Paddy’s Day drink. Lastly, shake up some espresso, Irish Cream, and vodka with ice, then divide it among the glasses. 

white russian recipe with bailey's for st. patrick's day

Drinks are served! Feel free to cut down or double up the recipe to make fewer or more drinks, as needed. Happy St. Patrick’s Day and Sláinte! (That means “health” in Gaelic, the traditional language of Ireland and Scotland!) See? You got a drink and learned something here today! *Lucky you.*

white russian with baileys

Scroll on to see how to make this yummy St. Patrick’s Day cocktail!

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  • PREP TIME: 5 MINS
  • SERVES: 3

Ingredients

1 tsp Instant Espresso Powder + more for decorating glass rims

6 ounces hot water

Bailey’s Irish Cream 

Vodka

Ice

3 Tbsp  chocolate syrup + more for decorating glass rims 

1 chocolate bar (optional)

Directions

Step 1:

Pour some chocolate sauce onto a small plate, and do the same on another plate with the espresso powder.

Step 2:

Dip glass rims into the chocolate sauce and then into the espresso powder. Add 1 Tbsp chocolate sauce to the bottom of each glass.

Step 3:

Stir the instant espresso powder into the hot water. Add this to a drink shaker with the Bailey’s, Vodka, and ice. Shake to combine. 

Step 4:

Pour into the prepared glasses and garnish with chocolate shavings (use a vegetable peeler to create the shavings). Enjoy!