Keto Irish Cream - Only 0.6 Net Carbs! Best Low Carb Baileys Recipe (2024)

When it comes to alcoholic drinks, this Keto Irish Cream Recipe is one of the best. It's perfect for a low carb diet and the best way to relax at the start or at the end of the day. Less than 1 carb per serving. Make this for the holiday season, St. Patrick's Day, or any day that ends in the letter "y."

Think of this as a low carb Bailey drink to add to your morning coffee or pour this alcoholic beverage into a glass over ice to sip. Keto recipes this delicious and easy and are full of sweet flavors that you can enjoy anytime that you want.

I love adding this to hot coffee as it is a fun way to add a low carb sweetener to my drink with a bit of a kick. Making an Irish coffee that won't break the keto diet is a fun way to start the morning. And the best part? You can make this keto Baileys in a short amount of time to fuel your tastebuds when the craving strikes.

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Ingredients

Unsweetened almond milk or unsweetened coconut milk - Using unsweetened is key so that there aren't any added sugars to this low carb drink.

Heavy cream - Heavy whipping cream gives the drink a creamy texture.

Joy Filled Eats Sweetener - This is my go-to sweetener for a ketogenic lifestyle.

Cocoa powder - I like to use unsweetened cocoa powder for this low carb version.

Instant coffee - You can use any flavor.

Vanilla extract - Using almond extract is an option as well.

Irish whiskey - I used Jameson Irish Whiskey but you can pick your top brand.

How To Make Keto Irish Cream

Step One: Put the first six ingredients into a blender. Mix on low for 30 seconds until smooth.

Optional: Adding xanthan gum prevents the drink from separating with longer storage.

Step Two: Add the whiskey and mix for five seconds.

Step Three: Put the bailey’s irish cream into glass jars and store in the fridge until you are ready to drink.

Variations

Change the type of instant coffee granules - The original recipe uses regular coffee, but why not switch to decaf or even flavored? It's your cup of coffee, so drink it how you want. You can also use espresso powder.

Use a different sugar substitute - The recipe card below gives other great options on how you can not add much sugar and still get that creamy taste and texture.

​Try a different brand of whiskey - Any kind of whiskey will work, so be sure to add your favorite.

Non-alcoholic - There are many non-alcoholic whiskeys on the market nowadays so try one of those.

Add chocolate - Adding hints of chocolate is a great way to add fun flavors. You can also break up chocolate bars and dd, too. Just know that this will change the grams of carbs and sugar content for this drink.

Common Questions

​How do I drink this drink?

It's supposed to be like a cold brew with a kick. Pour it over ice if you're going to sip it straight, or add a bit to your coffee for a hot or room temperature sipper.

Can I make a large batch of this co*cktail?

Yes, since this co*cktail is simple and easy to make, you can whip up a batch for a crowd in no time at all. Just follow the full recipe on the card below and double or triple it based on your needs.

Can I prep this ahead of time?

If you want to make and prep this ahead of time, I highly recommend that you give this drink a good stirring or shake before serving. That way, any of the ingredients that might have settled at the bottom will be shaken back up for the best flavor.

What are co*cktail topping ideas?

For this creamy and delicious drink, you can't go wrong with adding whipped cream on top. You can also add a little bit of chocolate shavings or even mini chocolate chips.

Depending on the time of year that you make this recipe, adding peppermint chocolate chips on top can easily turn this into a fun and festive holiday sipper.

Some people like having toppings on their drink, while others prefer to have it just like it is written. The great thing is that since each person has their own glass, they can make it however they want.