Introduced in Ireland in the 1970s by R.J. Bailey and Company, Bailey's Irish Cream is often enjoyed over ice, in mixed drinks and as a decadent additive to coffee. The sweet mix of whiskey and cream often has a hint of almonds and chocolate in the background.WiseGeek: What Is Irish Cream?

Irish Cream is delicious over ice or as a flavor boost for coffee. You can also add the concoction to desserts, like an Irish Cream Cheesecake, pies or cakes, or turn it into a topping for bread pudding and ice cream.http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Irish-Cream-Chocolate-Cheesecake/Detail.aspx http://www.yumsugar.com/Easy-Baileys-Irish-Cream-Dessert-Recipe-7709198 The following instructions for How to Make Irish Cream will show you how easy and economical it is to prepare this versatile beverage. Also included on this site is a featured video that shows you an alternative way to prepare Irish Cream, using eggs and whipping cream. You can try both recipes and see which one you like best!

• 1 2/3 cups Irish whiskey

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk

• 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup

• 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon almond extract

• Blender

• Measuring cups and spoons

• Airtight storage container

• Once you've gathered the ingredients, your Irish Cream can be ready in a snap.
  
  

1. Combine the ingredients in an electric blender jar.
2. Blend on high speed for 20 to 30 seconds.All Recipes: Original Irish Cream Recipe
3. Serve the drink over ice, in coffee, on top of ice cream or as an ingredient in the over 50 different cocktails that call for Irish Cream, such as Irish Mudslide, Frozen Leprechaun, Irish Cow, or Iced Irish Coffee. http://www.drinksmixer.com/cat/1227/

• Consider these helpful hints to boost the taste and longevity of your homemade Irish Cream.
  
  

1. If you'd rather not serve the Irish Cream over crushed ice, chill the glass while you prepare the drink.About.com: How to Chill Glassware
2. Store leftover Irish Cream in the refrigerator up to two months in an airtight container.All Recipes: Original Irish Cream Recipe
   • -If the Irish Cream has been sitting in the refrigerator, shake it before serving.
3. Some Irish Cream recipes call for the use of raw eggs or egg yolks. The eggs help keep the ingredients in suspension, reducing the need for shaking prior to serving. If you wait at least 24 hours before drinking, which you should for adequate flavor mixing, the alcohol from the whiskey will reduce the risk of Salmonella contamination.

• Experiment with simple substitutions to create custom-blended Irish Cream to suit your taste.
  
  

1. Substitute cold coffee for the whiskey to make an alcohol-free drink.TipNut.com: Homemade Irish Cream Recipe
2. Use rum instead of whiskey to create rum cream liqueur.TipNut.com: Homemade Irish Cream Recipe
3. Try coconut extract in place of the almond extract for a sweeter flavor.Cooks.com: No Egg Bailey's Irish Cream