So, the other day I got this wild hair to try and make some drinks with Baileys Vanilla Cinnamon. I’ve always been a fan of Baileys, but this new flavor they put out just seemed like it was begging to be mixed into something interesting. I mean, vanilla and cinnamon? It sounded like the perfect combo for something warm and cozy, especially with the weather getting a bit colder.
First thing I did was just try the Baileys on its own, you know, to get a feel for the flavor. I poured some over ice, and man, it was like drinking a melted vanilla ice cream with a hint of cinnamon. Smooth and rich, I tell you! It was pretty good just like that, kind of like a dessert in a glass. I could totally see myself sipping on this after dinner.
Mixing Adventures
- Experiment 1: The Basic Mix
Then I thought, “Let’s kick this up a notch.” I remembered reading somewhere that you can swirl Baileys in a martini glass to give it a nice touch, so I tried that first. I took about half an ounce, swirled it around, and it coated the glass real nice. I didn’t mix a full cocktail yet, I just wanted to see what this did to the Baileys flavor.
- Experiment 2: The Hazelnut Twist
Next up, I went digging through my liquor cabinet and found some Frangelico hazelnut liqueur. I figured, why not? I added a splash of that to the Baileys over ice, and let me tell you, the combination was pretty darn good! The hazelnut added another layer of flavor that worked really well with the vanilla and cinnamon. It was like a party in my mouth!
- Experiment 3: Pecan Pie Surprise
I was on a roll now, so I decided to get even more adventurous. I had some Backwoods Pecan Pie Liqueur lying around, and I thought, “What the heck, let’s see what happens.” I added a splash of that to the mix, and believe it or not, it was another winner! It was like a boozy pecan pie, but with that creamy Baileys goodness.
- Experiment 4: The Citrus Nope
Remembered that some website said to avoid citrus with Baileys. I thought, “Nah, rules are meant to be broken,” and squeezed a bit of lime in a new glass with some Baileys. Yeah, don’t do that. It curdled like crazy and looked pretty nasty. Lesson learned: stick to the non-citrus stuff.
- Experiment 5: The Coffee Kick
I’m a big coffee fan so next I tried adding some Baileys to my coffee, nothing fancy just regular black coffee. Boom, instant upgrade! It was like a creamy, cinnamon-flavored latte but with a nice kick from the Baileys.
- Experiment 6: The Martini
I even attempted to make a “martini” with vodka and Baileys. I used vanilla-flavored vodka to complement the Baileys. Poured it into the glass I swirled with Baileys earlier and garnished it with a cinnamon stick. Oh man, it was delicious! Creamy, a little spicy, and definitely not a traditional martini, but who cares? It was good!
Final Thoughts
All in all, I had a blast experimenting with Baileys Vanilla Cinnamon. It’s definitely a versatile liqueur that you can have fun with. Whether you like it simple over ice or mixed into a fancy concoction, it’s a solid choice. Just remember to avoid the citrus, trust me on that one! I’m no bartender, just a guy who likes to mix things up, and I’d say this was a successful experiment. I’ve got a feeling I’ll be making these drinks again soon. Probably for my next party. Cheers!
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