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Bailey's Dream Shake

The Bailey's Dream Shake is a light creamy cocktail, creamy and sweet on the palate. Blended and served in a highball glass.

Flavor profile

Sweet
88 out of 100
Creamy
99 out of 100
Boozy
12 out of 100

How to make a Bailey's Dream Shake

To make a Bailey's Dream Shake, blend with ice and pour into a highball glass: 2 oz Baileys irish cream, 2 oz vanilla ice-cream and cream.

You'll need

1 drink

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add Baileys Irish cream, vanilla ice-cream and cream to a blender with about a cup of ice.

  2. 2

    Blend until smooth, about 20-30 seconds (add a little more ice if you want it thicker).

  3. 3

    Pour into a highball glass.

Why blend? Blending Baileys Irish cream and vanilla ice-cream with ice gives a smooth, frozen texture.

Bailey's Dream Shake questions

What does a Bailey's Dream Shake taste like?

Mostly creamy and sweet. It's a light drink at about 4% ABV once mixed.

How strong is a Bailey's Dream Shake?

About 4% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.

What's the difference between a Bailey's Dream Shake and a Baby Eskimo?

Both use vanilla ice-cream and cream. The Bailey's Dream Shake adds Baileys irish cream, while the Baby Eskimo uses Kahlua. The Bailey's Dream Shake is blended and served in a highball glass; the Baby Eskimo is stirred and served in a highball glass.

What glass do you serve a Bailey's Dream Shake in?

A highball glass.