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Baileys Affogato Coffee Cocktail

Dated: February 27, 2017 Last Modified: December 6, 2022 This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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This Baileys Affogato Cocktail recipe puts a twist on a classic Italian ice cream dessert! It's made with Irish Cream, whiskey, and coffee.

My celebratory drink of choice this year? A Baileys Affogato Whiskey Cocktail! It's a twist on a regular affogato - This cocktail is the perfect Irish/Italian mashup.

Baileys affogato with ice cream and chocolate shavings in glass mugs next to French press.

We're coming up on one of my favorite holidays - St. Patrick's Day. My whole family congregates on St. Patrick's Day in a tiny little town in the middle of nowhere. You probably won't find this town on most maps.

It's the kind of town where you find two things - a bar and a church. A few years ago the church closed down leaving only the bar. Every year this one bar/restaurant in this tiny little town celebrates St. Patrick's Day with a parade, live music, and an Irish buffet. People come out of the woodwork to celebrate the occasion. The town's population goes up by the thousands on this one day.

Busloads of people have been known to travel for hours just to experience it. Once a year in the middle of March you will find western Minnesotans dancing to thumping music in a bar nestled among the cornfields.

This certainly sounds like something worth celebrating, right?

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  • What Is An Affogato?
  • How To Make An Affogato
  • What Kind Of Coffee Is Best?
  • How To Serve An Affogato Cocktail
  • Baileys Affogato Coffee Cocktail
Ice cream in glass mugs.

What Is An Affogato?

An affogato is an Italian dessert that consists of ice cream topped with hot espresso or coffee. The term affogato means 'drowned' in Italian. Ice cream drowned in coffee? Umm, yes please!

It's kind of a blend between a coffee drink and a dessert. It's both hot and cold, bitter and sweet.

This Baileys Affogato has a nice Irish alcoholic kick as well!

Ice cream in glass mugs next to bottle of whiskey and Baileys Irish cream.

How To Make An Affogato

This is a super easy recipe to make.

  1. To start off, add two scoops of ice cream to a mug. I wrote this recipe using coconut milk ice cream because I prefer it to regular ice cream and the subtle coconut flavor makes the whole thing even tastier.
  2. Next up is to add the liquor. This includes whiskey - My whiskey of choice is Jameson (Irish whiskey for an Irish celebration) and Bailey's Irish Cream.
  3. Add .5 oz. of whiskey to the ice cream and 1 oz. of Bailey's to each mug. The amount of Bailey's is exactly double the amount of whiskey.

Feel free to use dairy ice cream or any other type of ice cream you like!

If you love ice cream don't miss this Cookies & Cream and Peanut Butter Cup No Churn Ice Cream!

And if you like Baileys I think you'll love these Baileys Chocolate Glazed Doughnuts!

Ice cream in glass mugs next to brewed coffee in French press.

What Kind Of Coffee Is Best?

Now let's talk coffee. An affogato is traditionally served with freshly brewed hot espresso or coffee. I went with cold brew coffee for this one, but you can go either way.

Hot coffee will give you that hot/cold combo that an affogato is known for and cold brewed coffee will not melt the ice cream as quickly.

It's your call. If you go the cold brew route, you can use this recipe OR you can simply brew your coffee and let it cool down to room temperature.

Baileys affogato with ice cream, whiskey, and coffee in glass mugs.

Once the coffee is ready simply pour ½ cup of it into each mug. It is now becoming an affogato.

You are drowning your ice cream, whiskey, and Bailey's in coffee (and creating a wonderful festive drink/dessert in the process).

Love Italian desserts? Don't miss this Italian Chocolate Hazelnut Cake, Pistachio Panna Cotta, and Strawberry Honey Panna Cotta!

Looking for some desserts to enjoy with your cocktail? Check out these recipes!

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  • Coffee Banana Bread
  • Pumpkin Coffee Cake
Baileys affogato with ice cream and chocolate shavings next to brewed coffee in French press.

How To Serve An Affogato Cocktail

To finish, grate or shave some semi-sweet chocolate on top. How does it taste? Ice cream + Irish whiskey + Bailey's Irish Cream + Coffee + Chocolate shavings = You do the math. It's delicious!

It's not overly sweet - The whiskey and the coffee cut through the sweetness and create a super balanced boozy treat. It's decadent but not over the top.

No matter how you or your family celebrate St. Patrick's Day, I recommend adding this to your plans. Don't celebrate St. Patrick's Day? You might start after a few of these!

For a great nonalcoholic beverage check out this Virgin Strawberry Mojito and Cranberry Apple Mint Mocktail!

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  • Tom and Jerry Cocktail
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Baileys affogato with ice cream, whiskey, and coffee in glass mugs.

Baileys Affogato Coffee Cocktail

Christine Rooney
This Baileys Affogato Cocktail recipe puts a twist on a classic Italian ice cream dessert! It's made with Irish Cream, whiskey, and coffee.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 318 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 Pint Ice Cream can use plant-based ice cream if you like
  • 2 Ounces Whiskey
  • 4 Ounces Bailey's Irish Cream
  • 2 Cup Coffee Cold Brewed or Hot
  • 4 Tbsp. Semi sweet Chocolate Shavings

Instructions
 

  • Brew a pot of coffee. Either serve hot or let come to room temperature and serve that way. Alternately, brew a batch of cold brewed coffee.
  • This recipe makes 4 servings. In each mug, add 2 scoops of ice cream.
  • Add .5 oz. of whiskey and 1 oz. of Bailey's Irish Cream to each mug.
  • Pour ½ of hot or cold brewed (your choice) coffee into each mug. 
  • Grate 1 Tbsp. of semi-sweet chocolate on top of each mug.

Notes

You can use any type of ice cream you like - Dairy, Coconut, Almond Milk, Rice Milk, etc.

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcal
Keyword affogato cocktail, baileys whiskey affogato, Irish affogato
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About Christine

My name is Christine Rooney. I live in rural Minnesota with my husband. I own and operate The Rustic Foodie and work as a freelance photographer and writer. I like my food to be like anything else in life - down to earth and full of flavor.

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  1. Phyllis Joos

    February 27, 2017 at 9:27 pm

    I am 100% German....... But I think I definitely need to try this since I love Jameson's, Baileys --- and coffee wow what could be better?

    Reply
    • Christine

      February 28, 2017 at 9:47 pm

      You definitely need to try it - Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Michele

    February 27, 2017 at 10:11 pm

    5 stars
    This combines two of my favorite things... Jamesons and ice cream! Count me in for LOTS of them!!

    Reply
    • Christine

      February 28, 2017 at 9:46 pm

      Thanks, Michele! It's a pretty tasty treat!

      Reply
  3. Cheryl

    February 27, 2017 at 11:08 pm

    Yum! You had me at Bailey's and ice cream!

    Reply
    • Christine

      February 28, 2017 at 9:43 pm

      Bailey's is my favorite!

      Reply
  4. Elaine @ Dishes Delish

    March 01, 2017 at 11:50 am

    Holy moly! I am in love with this drink/dessert! I can't wait to try it, and I won't even wait for Saint Patrick's day!!

    Reply
    • Christine

      March 03, 2017 at 2:58 am

      Go for it!

      Reply
  5. Nicoletta @sugarlovespices

    March 02, 2017 at 5:13 pm

    Being Italian, I love affogato, now I can't wait to try it with these added flavors! Looks awesome!

    Reply
    • Christine

      March 03, 2017 at 2:59 am

      Thank you, Nicoletta! I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago

    March 05, 2017 at 10:50 am

    This is one of my favorite desserts so definitely need to give this version a try! And I just happen to have a mini Baileys sitting in my bar!!

    Reply
    • Christine

      March 06, 2017 at 11:21 pm

      Score!

      Reply
  7. Sue Ringsdorf

    March 05, 2017 at 11:24 am

    5 stars
    I absolutely love Baileys in anything!! Will have to try it in dessert soon. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
    • Christine

      March 06, 2017 at 11:22 pm

      I agree - Bailey's is the best!

      Reply
  8. Erin

    March 05, 2017 at 7:24 pm

    This would be a perfect nightcap/dessert for St. Patrick's Day. Great recipe.

    Reply
    • Christine

      March 06, 2017 at 11:22 pm

      Thank you, Erin. 🙂

      Reply

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