Baileys Coffee Float

Baileys coffee float combines already rich coffee with decadent chocolate ice cream to make a smooth, indulgent sipper. Good luck having just one!

Why this recipe works

Boost your coffee with a kick of Baileys and a hefty scoop of chocolate ice cream. Yep, that’s literally all it takes to make a Baileys coffee float. Take it a step further and use Irish coffee as your base. The chocolate ice cream makes your coffee extra creamy and divine, plus, you don’t have to worry about running out of ice for your cocktails when you’ve got ice cream on hand.

This boozy ice cream coffee float makes a nice dessert cocktail, something you can enjoy that isn’t too heavy after a meal. It’s smooth, decadent, and rich. Brew up some coffee, add the chocolate ice cream and a generous splash of Irish cream, and relax. I love making one or two on St. Patrick’s Day!

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

LIQUEUR – Baileys Irish Cream is a must, for obvious reasons! It’s the backbone of this recipe, and includes additional flavors (vanilla and chocolate) which makes it stand out. If for some reason you can not find it in stores, you can substitute with another Irish cream or even Kahlua.

ICE CREAM – You’ll want to use a good-quality chocolate ice cream, which will help enhance the flavor of the coffee greatly. If you want, you can use vanilla ice cream.

COFFEE – Use your favorite. You can substitute with decaf if preferred.

GARNISH – Chocolate syrup, sprinkles, whipped cream, and maraschino cherries are great little toppers, but are optional. This cocktail is great all on its own as well!

How to Make Baileys Coffee Float

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

1. Brew 2 cups of strong coffee using your preferred method.
2. Measure out 3 ounces of Bailey’s into each mug.
3. Place 2 scoops of chocolate ice cream into each mug and pour 1 cup of coffee overtop.
4. Garnish as desired and serve immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

For a non alcoholic version, try substituting the Baileys with a flavored coffee creamer instead. I think it’d be great with either a chocolate or vanilla creamer. You can also try mixing heavy cream with a dash of vanilla extract.

Absolutely. The ice cream may take longer to melt, but I would bet it would taste equally as amazing!

Of course! You can easily swap the coffee out for decaf without affecting the flavor or outcome of your float.

Serving Suggestions

Serve your Baileys coffee float right away for the best results. I personally love to top mine with a drizzle of chocolate syrup, but you can add whipped cream, sprinkles, maraschino cherries, or just about anything you like that you’d think would complement the float well.

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• Baileys White Russian
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