Irish Cream Liqueur

Irish Cream Liqueur

This is better than the commercial Irish cream liqueurs and is very popular with family and friends. Will store for several weeks in the fridge; just serve over ice.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Yield:
3 750-milliliter bottles
Servings:
51

Ingredients

  • 1 (750 milliliter) bottle Irish whiskey
  • 8 ¾ ounces milk chocolate
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk
  • 2 ½ cups heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon instant coffee granules

Directions

Step 1
Pour a small amount of whiskey into a large bowl. In the top of a double boiler, melt chocolate, stirring constantly until smooth. Mix melted chocolate with whiskey in the bowl. Gradually stir in sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk. Stir in cream, instant coffee granules, and remaining whiskey.

Step 2
Pour mixture into three 750-milliliter bottles, seal, and store in the refrigerator. Best if kept at least 1 month before use. To serve: shake the bottle well; serve in small glasses over crushed ice.