I hardly ever drink alcohol, but when I do, Baileys is one of my favorite drinks. That’s why I’m in love with this Vegan Baileys recipe, and I wanna share it with you for Saint Patrick’s Day.
Our Vegan Baileys is healthier, lighter, so sweet, creamy and you won’t even find the difference! I like even more than original Baileys, and it’s ready in less than 5 minutes!
This recipe is dairy-free, so if you have lactose intolerance, you can enjoy it. In addition, is sugar-free because we’ve used agave syrup, but you can also use maple syrup or honey (if you’re not vegan). Maybe you’ll want to add more whiskey, it’s your choice.
This time we’ve used coconut milk, but you can also use almond milk, we love both.
To make Baileys we’ve used Irish whiskey, we like Jameson, it’s our favorite, but if you prefer, you can use other kind or brand of whiskey.
We don’t usually make recipes using alcohol or coffee because we don’t consume them in our daily lives, but this is a special day and we wanna celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with an Irish drink.
Now we invite you to make this Vegan Baileys, pour yourself a drink and let’s toast. Happy Saint’s Patrick Day!
Vegan Baileys
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 2 cups (500 milliliters) 1x
- Category: Drink
- Cuisine: Vegan, Irish
This Vegan Baileys is healthier, lighter, so sweet, creamy and you won’t even find the difference! And it’s ready in less than 5 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup whiskey (75 milliliters)
- 1/4 cup coffee (50 milliliters)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 13.5 Fl Oz coconut milk (400 milliliters)
- 4 tablespoons agave syrup
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender for about 1 or 2 minutes until smooth.
- Store in the refrigerator and shake well before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3.4 fl oz or 100 milliliters
- Calories: 236
- Sugar: 11.9 g
- Sodium: 10.4 mg
- Fat: 16.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 14.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14.9 g
- Fiber: 0.8 g
- Protein: 1.6 g
Alyssa says
September 26, 2014 at 18:04Great recipe! Any idea how long it would be good for?
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Iosune says
September 28, 2014 at 15:43Hi Alyssa! I usually consume it in a week or so, but I don’t know if it could last longer, it also depends on the ingredients you use 🙂
Tyme says
December 7, 2014 at 18:39Is the “1/4 cup coffee” coffee grounds or brewed coffee? (Might be good to add that clarification to the recipe.)
Iosune says
December 7, 2014 at 19:54Hi Tyme! It’s 1/4 brewed coffee 🙂
James says
December 24, 2014 at 00:22You really think it would be GROUND coffee? Dude, come on. Use your head. No need for clarification!
Iosune says
December 28, 2014 at 11:47Thanks for your comment James!
Chris says
June 23, 2016 at 23:28Most recipe’s that are non vegan use instant coffee grounds. So I can see where Tyme thought that.
Vicki Ruth Kell says
July 26, 2016 at 21:41The more clarification the better , I’m not a pro in the kitchen.
Giselle and Cody says
December 8, 2014 at 04:36Mmmm this vegan Irish cream looks so good.
Can’t wait to try it out this Christmas!
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Iosune says
December 8, 2014 at 18:09Hi Giselle and Cody! I hope you like it 😀
Edith says
December 18, 2014 at 06:39You are AWESOME for coming up with this. For me I would have to substitute the agave syrup for dates* with homemade almond or walnut milk. I’m a vegan so this would be a perfect addition for someone like myself. It’s a healthier alternative to drinking straight hard liquor for the holidays.
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Iosune says
December 20, 2014 at 11:23Thanks Edith!!! Date syrup is also great (it’s made with dates and water) and you can use your favorite plant milk 😉
Tobii-rhea starr says
December 21, 2014 at 01:41Would you use canned coconut milk or the kind you would use in hot drinks that comes in a carton eg Koko (UK)?
Iosune says
December 22, 2014 at 11:29I would use homemade coconut milk or canned coconut milk 🙂
Catherine Gallagher says
December 19, 2017 at 22:31I came to ask the same question. I’m still not clear if this calls for traditional coconut milk that you’d find sealed in a tin, or the newer sort of coconut milk/drink that people use from cartons in recent years for smoothies/baking etc.
Iosune says
December 20, 2017 at 10:25Hi Catherine! I always use canned coconut milk 🙂
Minnie says
January 17, 2018 at 16:16I am not Vegan but I do have friends who are. Here in the Netherlands we can buy two kinds of canned coconut milk, sweetend with Cane sugar, and used for cocktail drinks like Puna Colada, or non-sweetend (used for Asian cooking). So I guess you can use the one already sweetend or the non and add Agave or Dades syrup.
Maybe a silly dumb question: Is there a specific reason as a Vegan to use instant coffee grounds instead of brewed coffee?
Thanks in advance
Iosune says
January 18, 2018 at 10:36Hi Minnie! We used unsweetened canned coconut milk, the one you can find at Asian supermarkets. I think all kinds of coffee are vegan 🙂
laura says
December 22, 2014 at 23:22Hello! Just wondering is the coffee equivalent to instant, espresso, double espresso or?? Thanks 🙂
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Iosune says
December 23, 2014 at 11:13Hi Laura! You can use any kind of coffe you like 🙂
Karol says
January 13, 2015 at 01:21Taste soo good. I used organic bamboo to replace the coffee in the 2nd batch and still tasted delish!
Thanks.
Iosune says
January 13, 2015 at 10:56Hi Karol! Thanks for the idea! I’ve never tried bamboo, but I know it’s healthier than coffee 🙂
Rosemary says
November 21, 2017 at 21:39I can’t drink coffee so think I might try Prewetts Chicory coffee which tastes very similar to bogged. Thanks for the suggestion Karol.
Iosune says
November 22, 2017 at 10:13Hi Rosemary! Hope it works 😉
Jess @ Crunchy Hot Mama says
January 25, 2015 at 06:42OMGeee this is brilliant! I love Bailey’s and am stoked to find a dairy-free version! This will go perfect in the dairy-free mudslide that my hubby makes for me 😉
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Iosune says
January 27, 2015 at 12:40Thank you so much Jess! I hope you like it 😀
Alex says
January 26, 2015 at 23:48I don’t believe that whiskey is gluten-free
Iosune says
January 27, 2015 at 12:42Hi Alex! Jameson Irish Whiskey is gluten free: https://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/us/faq 🙂
sav says
March 29, 2015 at 01:50Hi agave syrup is still sugar and is in fact even worse for you then regular sugar fyi. Try using stevia or a sugar alcohol insted if you want sugar free.
Iosune says
March 30, 2015 at 20:36Hi Sav! Agave syrup is not as processed as white sugar, although my favorite sweeteners are dates and maple syrup 🙂
sav says
March 31, 2015 at 16:10Its still sugar. Natural does not mean sugar free nor does it mean its any healthier. Please do your reasearch next time before claiming your recipes are “sugar free”
Iosune says
April 1, 2015 at 13:05Okay, the next time I’ll say refined sugar free 🙂
suzi says
April 10, 2015 at 04:38geez.. tough crowd.
Lila says
March 24, 2017 at 21:13Go find somewhere else to be nasty and entitled. Seriously. Go.
Great recipe Simple Vegan! I’m excited to try it!
Iosune says
March 27, 2017 at 11:41Hope you enjoy it Lila! 😉
Tracey says
September 21, 2015 at 19:36Thanks for posting this. I had to adjust it slightly, but thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I found it too sweet for me and because it didn’t taste very alcoholic, I was worried I’d forget I was drinking alcohol and drink too much too quickly. So I used 100ml whiskey and only 2 tablespoons of Agave. Perfect for me, thanks.
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Iosune says
September 22, 2015 at 09:16Hi Tracey! I’m glad you liked it! I’m not used to drink alcohol, so I prefer to add less whiskey 🙂
Giulia says
November 9, 2015 at 12:50Hello!
This recipe looks awesome! Following the ingredients you wrote down, can I substitute the agave syrup with the maple one?
Thanks!
Iosune says
November 10, 2015 at 09:02Hi Giulia! Thanks 😀 Yes, you can use any other sweetener you want 😉
Giulia says
November 12, 2015 at 10:23Thank you! ?
Iosune says
November 18, 2015 at 09:48You’re welcome! 😉
Tania says
November 24, 2015 at 21:32Thanks so much for this recipe, I was so inspired! This has been the magic wand that’s kick started me back into a vegan diet- it was such a simple reminder to me that vegan recipes can be so rich and tasty, Can’t believe how little you could taste the coconut! I added 1.5 teaspoons of dark cocoa powder and one teaspoon of almond essence, but think it tasted more like Bailey’s without the almond so will try another batch soon without.
Currently have a portion in the freezer also, a very indulgent treat!!
Thanks again!
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Iosune says
November 27, 2015 at 12:17Hi Tania! I loved Baileys with chocolate milkshake when I wasn’t vegan, so I’ll add cocoa powder next time, thanks a lot for the idea 😀 Vegan food can be as tasty as regular food, you just need to find some recipes you love ;9 Have a beautiful day!
Ruth Lewis says
December 20, 2015 at 15:08Hi, this recipe looks fab 🙂 do you think it would work if I substituted whiskey for vodka?? It would mean I could make it now and not have to go out to the shops 😉
Iosune says
December 21, 2015 at 11:10Hi Ruth! Thanks 😀 You could, but it won’t taste as regular Baileys 😛
Carl Henry says
December 24, 2015 at 11:23Thanks for this, sounds really easy to do as some other recipes talk about reducing the coconut milk on the stove first. I will have a go with date syrup if I can find any as that sounds amazing:)
Iosune says
December 29, 2015 at 12:20Hi Carl! Hope you like it! Let me know if you try the recipe 😀
Jodie Matthews says
December 24, 2015 at 18:41Hello, this tastes great but mine has curdled? Is there anything I can do to get it back please?
Iosune says
December 29, 2015 at 12:22Hi Jodie! I’m so sorry the recipe didn’t work for you 🙁 Did you use the same ingredients? Maybe you could try to use another coconut milk brand or another kind of plant milk…
Gerry says
February 29, 2016 at 21:22I made this yesterday.. I substituted coconut milk for oat milk I find it as more of a body taste more creamy.. I also used maple syrup instead of agave syrup.. Really enjoyed it, will definitely be making some more soon..
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Iosune says
March 16, 2016 at 11:52Hi Gerry! I’m so glad you liked it! Oat milk is one of my favorite plant milks, it’s so healthy and tastes amazing 😀
Gerry says
March 16, 2016 at 20:55I do to Losune..
I used coconut milk for quite a while… but once I tried Oat drink now I can drink coffee again (not sure if that a good thing though) but Baileys was made to put in coffee lol I also enjoy Oat drink in tea, on my weetabix and shredded wheat.. but still enjoy coconut milk on cornflakes and as a nice refreshing drink..
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Iosune says
March 21, 2016 at 09:51Ohhh coconut milk is also great!!!! 😀
sylvia says
June 14, 2016 at 17:09Does contain honey derivative … here is their reply ” thanks for getting in touch regarding Baileys Almande. Baileys Almande was released in in select US cities as a test and is both gluten and dairy free.
In response to lots of excitement from the vegan community in the US and beyond, we took the time to look into our ingredients to determine the possibility of it also being a vegan product. We have since discovered our liquid contains a derivative of honey that will not allow for vegan certification. We are closely listening to everyone’s feedback on Facebook and are therefore working to reformulate Baileys Almande as soon as possible to meet vegan certification.
We really appreciate your feedback on Baileys Almande and promise to keep you updated on any news. The Baileys Team.”
Iosune says
June 14, 2016 at 18:50Hi Sylvia! Our homemade Baileys is vegan, it doesn’t contain honey 😉
Nat says
July 3, 2016 at 21:48Hi I have just tried this and unfortunately it has curdled a bit. Will I have to throw it all away? Thanks
Iosune says
July 6, 2016 at 17:50Hi Nat! I don’t know, if it smells and tastes well, you could try it… What kind of milk have you used? I’m so sorry it didn’t work for you 🙁
Natalie says
July 6, 2016 at 18:04Hi thanks for your reply. I used hazelnut soya Alpro milk. I didn’t but it in the blender but once I did it was fine after a couple of hours in the fridge. It didn’t smell or taste funny. It was actually delicious. I have made two other batches since. Thanks again.
Iosune says
August 2, 2016 at 11:01You’re so welcome! 🙂
Ashleen Woods says
August 20, 2016 at 06:56This is amazing! I just made it tonight, and I’m sold. I was so happy to see I won’t have to give up Irish cream just because I’ve gone vegan. I love blogs like yours.
I used canned coconut milk, but plan to follow your homemade coconut milk recipe at some point in the near future. Thank you so much!!
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Iosune says
August 31, 2016 at 10:43Hi Ashleen! Thanks a lot 🙂 I’m so happy for you!
Cornelia says
October 13, 2016 at 17:35This was so simple and tasted so great!!!! Thank you, Love it!!!
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Iosune says
October 17, 2016 at 11:25Hi Cornelia! You’re so welcome! Have a nice week 😀
Imke says
December 24, 2016 at 00:58Hello could I use almond milk instead of coconut milk and maple
Syrop Instead of the the sugar? And would I use the same portions?
Iosune says
January 2, 2017 at 13:32Hi Imke! Yes, you can use the milk and the sweetener you like 🙂 Maybe you’ll need to add more or less sweetener… Happy new year!
Julie Anne says
December 24, 2016 at 19:16This looks fabulous! How long will it last in the fridge?
(I’ll be at a cabin for a week with no power)
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Iosune says
January 2, 2017 at 13:33Hi Julie Anne! Thanks a lot 😀 I’m not sure, maybe 3 or 4 days… Happy new year!
Jasmin Ki says
January 27, 2017 at 17:22Heya
Is the coconut milk meamt to be like put-in-coffee-milk or like the coconut milk you put in a thai curry?
I tried both and well… Mixing them lead to the bestvtaste (only the “in-coffee” milk made it a bit to liquid)
Anyways both taste delicious 🙂
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Iosune says
January 30, 2017 at 10:37Hi Jasmin! It’s like the coconut milk you put in a thai curry 🙂 Almond milk also works great. Have a nice day!
Robbie says
April 2, 2017 at 19:46This will be a very stupid question but, the coffee do you use it hot when you make this or do you let it go cold before you blend everything together?
Iosune says
April 13, 2017 at 12:01Hi Robbie! It’s not stupid at all. I always use cold coffee 🙂
Marie says
April 11, 2017 at 05:44IF anyone’s milk separates or curdles. Simply heat the milk up before adding the rest of the ingredients. That will stop this from happening.
Thank you for this recipe. I made it exactly as you wrote, borrowing some agave from my daughter and it was perfect. The second batch was like having an OMG I am in heaven and winning the mega millions lottery moment. I used organic Zulka Pure Cane Sugar, instead of the agave. It is vegan (no animal bones) and tastes like maple (seriously!). So good you will want to eat it out of the bag! The smell is unbelievable. I have never had sugar like this in my life. Non-refined, straight from fresh sugar cane. If you get it at Walmart you will save a bundle. Other places are selling it as much as 10-15 times what Walmart is asking, $4.98 for 128 oz or $3.34 for 4 pounds. Trust me you will fall in love with this amazing sugar. I use nothing else but this.
I am a vegan and want to make the Alien Brain Hemorrhage shot, that calls for Baileys and found your site. Here is the link to the drink recipe with a wicked photo. Perfect for Halloween!
https://latinrapper.com/blogs/?p=1893
The video is a hoot!
Cheers!
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Iosune says
April 13, 2017 at 12:24Hi Marie! Thank you sooo much for your great comment 😀
shirley biddulph says
June 13, 2017 at 13:45I made this recipe as a present for a friend, I whizzed it up in my nutribullet in seconds and it tastes great. (I did slosh in some more whisky).
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Iosune says
June 19, 2017 at 11:02Hi Shirley! I’m so glad you liked it 🙂
Kate Birch says
November 21, 2017 at 10:07I’ve made this a few times before and love it. I’ve tried it with many alternative milks and find the almond, rice or regular carton coconut milk needs a tince of a punch of xantham gum (or any other gum) and a quick blitz to give it a bit of texture.
*It also makes fabulous vegan ice cream and if you add in soaked dried fruit, it’s a gorgeous Christmas pudding ice cream style*
**Brandy works just as well too**
🙂
Iosune says
November 22, 2017 at 10:15Hi Kate! Thanks a lot for your comment 🙂 I really need to try the ice cream 😀
Alex says
December 5, 2017 at 21:47This is lovely, thanks for the recipe!
Catherine says
December 15, 2017 at 11:00I can’t wait to try it! Would molasses syrup work?
Iosune says
December 18, 2017 at 09:32Hi Catherine! I’ve never tried this recipe using molasses syrup, but I think it should work 🙂
Iosune says
December 18, 2017 at 09:31Hi Alex! Thanks a lot 🙂
Jenny says
December 17, 2017 at 20:48This looks delicious ! But can you taste the coconut ?
Iosune says
December 18, 2017 at 09:35Hi Jenny! A little bit, but feel free to use any other plant milk you like 🙂
Berry says
January 17, 2018 at 13:21Just a quick note – just because it’s agave syrup or honey or anything else doesn’t mean that there is no sugar inside. honey and agave syrup are full of sugar. It is just not reffined…
Apart from that: Great recipe! Loved it
Iosune says
January 18, 2018 at 10:38Hi Berry! Thanks a lot for your comment 🙂
Tuija Leino says
March 16, 2018 at 21:25I am so amazed that I haven’t found this recipe until now. Thanks, Tuija from Finland
Iosune says
March 25, 2018 at 05:42Hi Tuija! So glad you like it 🙂
T at the Bar ( UK) says
April 24, 2018 at 20:29Hi. Just made this for Vegan GF.
I also added a heaped teaspoon of cocoa powder ( and considerably more Jamesons lol). With organic tinned coconut milk a little curdling occured but did not spoil it in the least. Very very nice indeed. Thanks.
( we were both very dissapointed with Bailey Almande). This beats it hands down.
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Iosune says
April 28, 2018 at 05:52Hi! So glad you liked it 🙂
Megan says
May 16, 2018 at 00:19How long will this keep in the fridge? Thanks
Iosune says
May 16, 2018 at 08:50Hi Megan! For up to a week 🙂
Darren Starkey says
August 17, 2018 at 22:02I actually made it with dark rum I used Havana 7 year old and added a little oat cream to make it thicker……it was devine
Darren Starkey says
August 17, 2018 at 22:15This recipe will last for several months, I also kept it in n the fridge.
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Iosune says
August 23, 2018 at 10:56Hi Darren! So glad you liked it 🙂 Sounds AMAZING. Have a nice day!
Emily says
October 17, 2018 at 07:51When you say 1/4 coffe how much granulated coffe is that?
Iosune says
October 18, 2018 at 09:54Hi Emily! I used brewed coffee, so I can’t help you, sorry!
Elaine says
October 25, 2018 at 03:28This is the best!! Thank-you!
Iosune says
October 25, 2018 at 09:30Hi Elaine! Thank YOU, so glad you liked it 🙂
Jen says
December 4, 2018 at 19:32Mine curdled big time 😕 Any advice please?
Iosune says
December 5, 2018 at 09:27Hi Jen! I’m so sorry the recipe didn’t work for you. Have you used the same ingredients and followed all the steps? Did you use almond or coconut milk?
Judi says
December 15, 2018 at 19:00Wow, this is exceptionally nice and extremely easy to make. A complete hit! I used Canadian whiskey as it was all I had.
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Iosune says
December 17, 2018 at 11:34Hi Judi! So glad you liked it 🙂
Sally says
December 17, 2018 at 21:34Just made this and it’s delicious! Best recipe I’ve used👍🏻
I did double the whisky 😬
Thank you!
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Iosune says
December 18, 2018 at 07:57Hi Sally! So glad you liked it 🙂 You’re so welcome!
danielle says
December 20, 2018 at 21:16Should the coffee be cooled before blending? I won’t be drinking it straight away
Iosune says
December 21, 2018 at 12:57Hi Danielle! Yes, it’s better not to use hot coffee 🙂
Deborah Wild says
December 22, 2018 at 17:18Ooh, gorgeous, haven’t had Baileys for 8/9 Christmas’s since giving up dairy. I won’t be missing out again!
THNK YOU
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Iosune says
December 23, 2018 at 11:47Hi Deborah! I’m so happy to hear that 🙂 Enjoy!