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The perfectly steamy Irish Cream cocktail for winter
Served in a coupe glass and topped with a dried orange wheel and cherry, this drink looks elegant but comes together in minutes.
Irish cream has long been a winter favourite for good reason. It’s rich, velvety, and laced with just the right amount of sweetness. The blend of cream, whiskey and soft chocolate or coffee notes hits that perfect middle ground between a dessert and a drink. This hot spiced version includes melted chocolate and a pinch of ground cinnamon and nutmeg.
Ingredients
- 50ml Irish cream liqueur (like Baileys or Amarula)
- 25ml vodka or whiskey
- 25ml hot milk or cream
- 6 squares of dark chocolate
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
To garnish:
- Dried orange slice or a fresh orange twist
- Maraschino cherry
- Grated chocolate or cinnamon stick
Method
- In a small saucepan, gently heat the milk over medium-low heat until warm – don’t let it boil.
- Stir in the pieces of chocolate until melted and smooth.
- Add the Irish cream and whiskey, then stir in the cinnamon and nutmeg. Heat through gently for another minute.
- Pour into a heatproof glass or mug.
- Garnish with a dried orange slice or a twist of orange peel, and top with a cherry, grated chocolate, or cinnamon stick.
