Baileys Eggnog Recipe
Give your next holiday party an extra spirited touch with this luscious, creamy Baileys eggnog! Homemade eggnog is prepared with a medley of warm seasonal spices and rich maple syrup, and then gets a healthy dose of everyone's favorite Irish cream to add a little festive fun.
How to Make the Best Baileys Eggnog
The Ultimate Holiday Eggnog
There’s nothing quite like a silky, spirited eggnog to elevate your holiday celebrations. This Baileys eggnog recipe combines the classic comfort of homemade eggnog with the rich, creamy indulgence of everyone’s favorite Irish cream liqueur. The result? A festive beverage that’s sophisticated, decadent, and absolutely irresistible.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This particular eggnog stands out from the crowd with its thoughtful balance of flavors. Warm seasonal spices—cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg—mingle with the sweetness of real maple syrup, creating a complex, aromatic base. When you add the Baileys Irish Cream, you get a smooth, velvety texture with subtle chocolate and vanilla notes that make each sip feel like a celebration. The optional egg white foam topping adds an elegant, restaurant-quality finish that’s sure to impress your guests.
Perfect for Holiday Entertaining
Whether you’re hosting an intimate holiday gathering or a larger celebration, this eggnog is easy to prepare ahead of time. The recipe makes eight generous servings and actually improves as it sits in the refrigerator overnight, allowing all the spices and flavors to meld together beautifully. Just give it a stir before serving, add your garnishes, and you’ll have a showstopper drink that tastes like it came straight from a five-star hotel bar—but with the warmth and charm of your own home kitchen.
Baileys Eggnog
Give your next holiday party an extra spirited touch with this luscious, creamy Baileys eggnog! Homemade eggnog is prepared with a medley of warm seasonal spices and rich maple syrup, and then gets a healthy dose of everyone's favorite Irish cream to add a little festive fun.
Ingredients
Eggnog Base
Baileys & Topping
Instructions
Prepare Eggnog
- Beat the egg yolks until they're smooth and slightly lightened in color. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, bring milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, cinnamon sticks, vanilla extract, nutmeg, whole cloves and pinch of salt to a simmer over medium heat. Do not boil. After the mixture comes to a simmer, turn off the heat.
- Strain some of the cream mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into the egg yolks and whisk. Repeat this process until all of the milk mixture is incorporated.
- Stir in Baileys. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Serve
- For an optional frothy topping, whip the reserved egg whites until soft peaks form immediately before serving and use to top each glass.
- Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and nutmeg if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Refrigerate overnight for best flavor development.
- For an extra decadent touch, add a dollop of whipped cream alongside the egg white foam.
- This recipe contains raw or lightly cooked eggs—use pasteurized eggs if concerned about food safety.