Description
A quick and festive Baileys and Cranberry Juice Cocktail perfect for any occasion. This silky smooth drink layers creamy Baileys Irish Cream over tart cranberry juice for a delightful combination that’s easy to prepare and visually stunning. Garnished with fresh cranberries and mint, it’s a refreshing treat to enjoy chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 oz Baileys Irish Cream
- 3 oz Cranberry Juice (100% juice for best flavor)
- Ice cubes, a generous handful
- Fresh cranberries (optional, for garnish)
- Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill the glass with ice: Start by adding a generous handful of ice cubes to your short cocktail glass to chill the drink perfectly.
- Pour in cranberry juice: Measure 3 oz of cranberry juice and pour it into the glass over the ice to create a refreshing base for the cocktail.
- Gently add the Baileys: Slowly pour 2 oz of Baileys Irish Cream over the cranberry juice, ideally pouring over the back of a spoon to create a pretty layered effect without mixing the liquids too quickly.
- Stir lightly: Use a bar spoon to gently stir the mixture just enough to blend the flavors while preventing the cream from curdling, keeping the texture silky smooth.
- Garnish and serve: Add a few fresh cranberries and a mint sprig for an attractive garnish. Serve the cocktail immediately to enjoy the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Chill all ingredients beforehand to enhance the smoothness of the cocktail.
- Mix gently by stirring instead of shaking to avoid cream curdling.
- For a visual treat, layer the Baileys slowly over cranberry juice.
- Fresh cranberries and mint leaves make beautiful and festive garnishes.
- Best enjoyed fresh; if stored, refrigerate covered for up to one hour with possible separation.
- Substitute Baileys with other Irish cream liqueurs or dairy-free versions if desired.
- Try variations with cran-apple or cran-raspberry juice for different flavor twists.
- Add a splash of vodka if a stronger cocktail is preferred.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Irish
Keywords: Baileys Cocktail, Cranberry Juice Cocktail, Festive Drinks, Layered Cocktail, Easy Cocktail Recipe, Irish Cream Drink
