Name: Irish Cream Latte Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 shots espresso (see notes); 2 ounces Irish cream; 2 ounces whole milk

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This Irish cream latte is perfect for special mornings or after dinner in place of dessert. You only need 3 ingredients to make it, no special equipment is required, and it’s ready in just 5 minutes!

Two Irish Cream Lattes next to a bottle of Bailey's

This Irish cream latte is my cozy, homemade take on the classic Irish coffee—and if you love the Irish cream latte from Starbucks, this version is going to be right up your alley. It’s creamy and smooth with a gentle coffee flavor, a touch of sweetness, and subtle hints of vanilla and chocolate, thanks to a splash of Irish cream stirred into warm milk.

I love that it’s lighter and more mellow than an Irish coffee, making it perfect for slow mornings or an afternoon pick-me-up. With just espresso (or strong brewed coffee), whole milk, and Irish cream, it comes together quickly and doesn’t require any special equipment. Heating the milk on the stove works beautifully, though a frother will give you a bit of extra foam if you have one.

To make it, I brew espresso directly into a mug, warm or froth the milk with the Irish cream, and pour it over top—no fancy latte art required. It’s easy to customize, too: I’ll use decaf later in the day or swap in Irish cream syrup for a non-alcoholic version. Simple, comforting, and just a little indulgent.

Three pictures showing how to make an Irish Cream Latte

How to make an iced Irish cream latte

This Irish cream latte is delicious hot or cold, which means it can be enjoyed all year long! To make an iced version, there’s no need to froth the milk because the hot milk will melt the ice. Start by chilling the espresso for a few minutes in the freezer. Fill a glass with ice, pour in the espresso, then top it with the milk and Irish cream. That’s it!

Irish Cream Latte Recipe

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Cook: 0

Total: 5

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This Irish cream latte is perfect for special mornings or after dinner in place of dessert. You only need 3 ingredients to make it, no special equipment is required, and it's ready in just 5 minutes!

Ingredients

▢ 2 shots espresso (see notes)
▢ 2 ounces Irish cream
▢ 2 ounces whole milk

Instructions

Brew 2 shots of espresso (or use 2 ounces of strong brewed coffee) into a coffee mug.
2 shots espresso
Use a steam wand or milk frother to make the Irish cream and milk nice and frothy. You can also warm them on the stove (don't boil!) and then whisk them well.
2 ounces Irish cream, 2 ounces whole milk
Pour the frothy Irish cream and milk into the coffee and enjoy!

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Notes

Instead of espresso, you can use 2 ounces of strong brewed coffee.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 latte, Calories: 225kcal (11%), Carbohydrates: 18g (6%), Protein: 4g (8%), Fat: 9g (14%), Saturated Fat: 6g (38%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 7mg (2%), Sodium: 30mg (1%), Potassium: 154mg (4%), Sugar: 14g (16%), Vitamin A: 92IU (2%), Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 71mg (7%), Iron: 0.1mg (1%)

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