Baileys Cocktail (the Mackenzie)

Baileys Irish Cream might bring to mind a White Russian, Mudslide or THE MACKENZIE! This creamy Baileys drink includes amaretto and vodka making the perfect dessert cocktail.

amaretto irish cream vodka cocktail in martini glass

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On a dark and misty night among friends…it was exclaimed – “Aubrey! Make me a cocktail!” And so I embarked, Chopped-style, to make a delicious cocktail out of what I could find in the house. Apparently, it was a hit! ❤️

Why This Recipe Works

Is there anyone who doesn’t love Bailey’s Irish Cream?
You only need a few alcoholic spirits to make this cocktail, all of which are delicious and worth having on-hand for other cocktails.
You can make this with other alternative milks and nuts milks because the drink is just that awesome!

What other types of milk can I use in this cocktail?

Higher fat milks:

Heavy cream
Half and half
Whole

Lower fat milks:

2% milk
1% milk
Fat free milk

Nut milks such as:

Almond milk
Cashew milk
Macadamia milk

Milk alternatives such as:

Coconut milk
Oat milk
Rice milk
Hemp milk
Pea milk
Quinoa milk

Can you recommend a cocktail shaker set and bar accessories to start my own at home bar?

Best cocktail shaker set that I use and love is the mixology bartender kit. It is affordable, comes with a stand for the bar tools and has most of the basics you will need, such as:

Martini Shaker (cocktail shaker)
Jigger
Strainer
Bar Mixer Spoon
Tongs, Bottle Opener

If you are into making craft cocktails such as a Manhattan cocktail or Old Fashioned cocktail, this bitters set is awesome and has five different flavors (Citrus, Smoked Chili, Aromatic, Orange and Ginger).

Other good bar accessories you might consider include:

Mixing Glasses
Bottle Opener
Wine Opener
Garnishing Tooks
Muddler
Citrus Juicer
Cocktail straws, stirs and picks
Ice Cube Trays & Ice Molds – these round and square silicon ice cube molds are super fun!
Ice Tools, Buckets or Beverage Tubs
Cutting Board

What are the best Baileys Irish cream drink recipes?

I must admit, it is hard to choose the best Baileys recipes because there are truly so many amazing ones! However, some of my favorites include a Baileys Mudslide, Bailey’s White Russian Recipe, Baileys Chocolate Martini, Bailey’s Martini (Baileys and Vodka), Baileys Chocolate Cherry and Baileys and Coke.

How to Make this Recipe

Ingredients

1 Oz Vodka
2 Oz Bailey’s Irish Cream Or any Irish cream of your choice
¾ Oz Amaretto
4 Oz Soy milk (sweetened)

Instructions

Shake well with lots of ice and pour into martini glass – because that’s just sexy!
The above oz amounts are RATIOS. So for example, if the cap on your martini shaker is x-oz, you can use the ratio. It might make a little more or less. Whatever is easier for you!

Other Delicious Cocktail Ideas and Boozy Treats:

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