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    Home > Recipes > Drinks

    Vegan Baileys

    Published: May 31, 2022 · Modified: Oct 12, 2022 by Iosune · This post may contain affiliate links · 175 Comments

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    This vegan Baileys is healthier and creamier than the original. You won't tell the difference! Ready in 5 minutes with 5 ingredients.

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    I hardly ever drink alcohol, but when I do, Baileys is one of my favorite options. That's why I'm in love with this vegan Baileys, and it's SO good I want to share the recipe with you. Feel free to enjoy it on Saint Patrick's Day!

    Besides, this dairy-free and lactose-free recipe tastes even better than the original one and is 100% plant-based. It is therefore perfect for you if you suffer from lactose intolerance. I've never enjoyed a homemade vegan Baileys as good as this one!

    This is such a simple and easy-to-make drink that you won't buy it at the grocery store ever again. Besides, it's gluten-free and only requires 5 ingredients and just 5 minutes. Enjoy!

    Contents hide
    1. Ingredient notes
    2. Dietary variations
    3. How to make vegan Baileys
    4. How to store
    5. Is Baileys vegan?
    6. Serving suggestions
    7. Looking for more vegan drinks?
    8. Did you make this vegan Baileys recipe?
    9. Vegan Baileys
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    Ingredient notes

    • Jameson Irish Whiskey: feel free to customize this recipe with any type of whiskey.
    • Vanilla extract: to make this vegan Irish cream I always use homemade vanilla extract as it’s more affordable and extremely easy to make, but the store-bought version will also work.
    • Full-fat coconut milk: you could use another kind of plant milk, such as homemade cashew milk or maybe almond milk. However, I do suggest you use canned coconut milk.
    • Agave or maple syrup: feel free to use other sweeteners instead, such as cane sugar, for example.

    Dietary variations

    • Make it sugar-free: I’ve never tried it myself, but you can incorporate dates instead of syrup until the Baileys is sweet enough for you. 
    Step-by-step photos of how to make this recipe

    How to make vegan Baileys

    • Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend for about 1 or 2 minutes.
    • Serve your vegan Baileys chilled or with some ice.

    How to store

    • Fridge: keep the leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 week.

    Is Baileys vegan?

    Original Baileys Irish Cream is a non-vegan drink because it is made with cream that comes from cow's milk, so it does contain dairy.

    Serving suggestions

    Feel free to add this vegan Baileys to your coffee or vegan hot chocolate for a delicious dessert. Just pour it in, stir, and enjoy!

    Looking for more vegan drinks?

    • Lemon Ginger Tea
    • Turmeric Latte
    • Matcha Latte
    • Golden Milk
    • Fruit-Infused Water
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    Did you make this vegan Baileys recipe?

    Please leave a comment and rate it below. We’d love to hear from you!

    This post contains affiliate links so you can easily find some of the products that we used to make this recipe. If you buy any of them through the links provided (without any extra cost for you), we'll get a commission. We're so grateful for your support!

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    Vegan Baileys

    This vegan Baileys is healthier and creamier than the original. You won't tell the difference! Ready in 5 minutes with 5 ingredients.
    4.78 from 61 votes
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    Course: Drink
    Cuisine: Irish
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2 cups (500 ml)
    Author: Iosune


    Ingredients 

    US Customary - Metric
    • ⅓ cup Jameson Irish Whiskey, any whiskey is okay
    • ¼ cup strong coffee or espresso
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
    • 1 14-ounce can full-fat coconut milk
    • ¼ cup agave or maple syrup
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    Instructions

    • Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend for about 1 or 2 minutes or until smooth.
    • Serve your vegan Baileys chilled or with some ice, and shake well before using. You could also add it to your coffee or vegan hot chocolate for a delicious dessert. Just pour it in, stir, and enjoy!
    • Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 week.

    Notes

    • You could use a different kind of plant milk instead, such as homemade cashew milk or maybe almond milk. However, I do suggest you use canned coconut milk.
    • Feel free to use a different type of sweetener instead of agave or maple syrup.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.5cup (120 ml) | Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.9g | Protein: 1.6g | Fat: 16.3g | Saturated Fat: 14.5g | Sodium: 10.4mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 11.9g

    Update Notes: This post was originally published in March of 2014, but was republished with new photos, step-by-step instructions, and tips in February of 2022.

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    Comments

    1. Sally says

      December 17, 2018 at 9:34 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this and it’s delicious! Best recipe I’ve used👍🏻
      I did double the whisky 😬
      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        December 18, 2018 at 7:57 am

        Hi Sally! So glad you liked it 🙂 You're so welcome!

        Reply
    2. Judi says

      December 15, 2018 at 7:00 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, this is exceptionally nice and extremely easy to make. A complete hit! I used Canadian whiskey as it was all I had.

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        December 17, 2018 at 11:34 am

        Hi Judi! So glad you liked it 🙂

        Reply
    3. Jen says

      December 04, 2018 at 7:32 pm

      Mine curdled big time 😕 Any advice please?

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        December 05, 2018 at 9:27 am

        Hi 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?

        Reply
    4. Elaine says

      October 25, 2018 at 3:28 am

      This is the best!! Thank-you!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        October 25, 2018 at 9:30 am

        Hi Elaine! Thank YOU, so glad you liked it 🙂

        Reply
    5. Emily says

      October 17, 2018 at 7:51 am

      When you say 1/4 coffe how much granulated coffe is that?

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        October 18, 2018 at 9:54 am

        Hi Emily! I used brewed coffee, so I can't help you, sorry!

        Reply
    6. Darren Starkey says

      August 17, 2018 at 10:02 pm

      I 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

      Reply
      • Darren Starkey says

        August 17, 2018 at 10:15 pm

        5 stars
        This recipe will last for several months, I also kept it in n the fridge.

        Reply
        • Iosune says

          August 23, 2018 at 10:56 am

          Hi Darren! So glad you liked it 🙂 Sounds AMAZING. Have a nice day!

    7. Megan says

      May 16, 2018 at 12:19 am

      How long will this keep in the fridge? Thanks

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        May 16, 2018 at 8:50 am

        Hi Megan! For up to a week 🙂

        Reply
    8. T at the Bar ( UK) says

      April 24, 2018 at 8:29 pm

      5 stars
      Hi. 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.

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        April 28, 2018 at 5:52 am

        Hi! So glad you liked it 🙂

        Reply
    9. Tuija Leino says

      March 16, 2018 at 9:25 pm

      I am so amazed that I haven't found this recipe until now. Thanks, Tuija from Finland

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        March 25, 2018 at 5:42 am

        Hi Tuija! So glad you like it 🙂

        Reply
    10. Berry says

      January 17, 2018 at 1:21 pm

      Just 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

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        January 18, 2018 at 10:38 am

        Hi Berry! Thanks a lot for your comment 🙂

        Reply
    11. Jenny says

      December 17, 2017 at 8:48 pm

      This looks delicious ! But can you taste the coconut ?

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        December 18, 2017 at 9:35 am

        Hi Jenny! A little bit, but feel free to use any other plant milk you like 🙂

        Reply
    12. Alex says

      December 05, 2017 at 9:47 pm

      This is lovely, thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Catherine says

        December 15, 2017 at 11:00 am

        I can’t wait to try it! Would molasses syrup work?

        Reply
        • Iosune says

          December 18, 2017 at 9:32 am

          Hi Catherine! I've never tried this recipe using molasses syrup, but I think it should work 🙂

      • Iosune says

        December 18, 2017 at 9:31 am

        Hi Alex! Thanks a lot 🙂

        Reply
    13. Kate Birch says

      November 21, 2017 at 10:07 am

      I'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**

      🙂

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        November 22, 2017 at 10:15 am

        Hi Kate! Thanks a lot for your comment 🙂 I really need to try the ice cream 😀

        Reply
    14. shirley biddulph says

      June 13, 2017 at 1:45 pm

      5 stars
      I 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).

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        June 19, 2017 at 11:02 am

        Hi Shirley! I'm so glad you liked it 🙂

        Reply
    15. Marie says

      April 11, 2017 at 5:44 am

      5 stars
      IF 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!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        April 13, 2017 at 12:24 pm

        Hi Marie! Thank you sooo much for your great comment 😀

        Reply
    16. Robbie says

      April 02, 2017 at 7:46 pm

      This 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?

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        April 13, 2017 at 12:01 pm

        Hi Robbie! It's not stupid at all. I always use cold coffee 🙂

        Reply
    17. Jasmin Ki says

      January 27, 2017 at 5:22 pm

      5 stars
      Heya

      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 🙂

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        January 30, 2017 at 10:37 am

        Hi Jasmin! It's like the coconut milk you put in a thai curry 🙂 Almond milk also works great. Have a nice day!

        Reply
    18. Julie Anne says

      December 24, 2016 at 7:16 pm

      5 stars
      This looks fabulous! How long will it last in the fridge?
      (I'll be at a cabin for a week with no power)

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        January 02, 2017 at 1:33 pm

        Hi Julie Anne! Thanks a lot 😀 I'm not sure, maybe 3 or 4 days... Happy new year!

        Reply
    19. Imke says

      December 24, 2016 at 12:58 am

      Hello could I use almond milk instead of coconut milk and maple
      Syrop Instead of the the sugar? And would I use the same portions?

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        January 02, 2017 at 1:32 pm

        Hi 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!

        Reply
    20. Cornelia says

      October 13, 2016 at 5:35 pm

      5 stars
      This was so simple and tasted so great!!!! Thank you, Love it!!!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        October 17, 2016 at 11:25 am

        Hi Cornelia! You're so welcome! Have a nice week 😀

        Reply
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