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Those familiar with the brand have most likely sampled Baileys’ wildly popular Salted Carmel and Cinnamon Vanilla variations, or perhaps their earlier lines of custom flavors ranging from Mint Chocolate to Hazelnut. Most recently, Baileys Chocolate Cherry, just introduced last year and praised for its ability to bottle the popular flavor combination without making it taste like a mash-up of chocolate syrup with cough medicine, has been making waves. But, chances are, you haven’t tried their newest innovation—yet. Eager to bring a new flavor to the consumer in 2015, Baileys introduced its first-ever Espresso Crème in recent weeks. Available at most grocery and fine liquor stores Valleywide, including Fry’s, AJs, Total Wine & More and Bevmo, as well as at major events including Weekend Jetaway and Live & Local—both in Scottsdale— Baileys’ Espresso Crème combines the intense flavor and aroma of premium-roasted Colombian coffee beans with subtle notes of vanilla, culminating with a velvety smooth (and slightly chocolatey) finish. A creamy, dreamy flavor on even the most discerning coffee lovers’ palate, the Espresso Crème is a perfect liqueur to drink on its own, combine with other seasonal ingredients for the perfect fall cocktail, or—of course—pour into one’s coffee.
BAILEYS DREAMY ESPRESSO CRÈME The latest offering wows BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ
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n 1974, Gilbeys of Ireland introduced Baileys Irish Cream, the first Irish Cream-infused spirit in the world, quickly making its mark in the beverage industry. Known for its distinctive taste, thanks to a top-secret cocoa extract recipe that gives Baileys its chocolate character and essence, the brand is currently available in 180 countries worldwide and is among the top 10 most popular spirits in the world. Funny enough, it is also among the most purchased duty-free items in airports worldwide! It is safe to assume that Baileys is one of the most beloved exports from the proud island of Ireland not named Liam Neeson or Colin Farrell. “Today, Baileys accounts for more than 50% of all spirits exported from Ireland,” says Sarah Shneider of Alliance Beverage. “Over 2,300 glasses are consumed every minute of every day.” And though steeped in tradition— roughly 75% of its raw ingredients and packaging still come straight out of Ireland, including the whiskey, sugar and fresh cream from nearly 40,000 Irish dairy cows—the brand has been clever to evolve with the times. Among its shrewdest moves in recent years has been adding new and innovative flavor profiles to inspire a new generation of mixologists, bartenders and home entertainers.
Baileys Espresso Crème Cocktail Ideas BAILEYS ESPRESSO MARTINI 2 oz. Baileys Espresso Crème Liqueur ¼ oz. Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka ¼ oz. Espresso Shake over ice. Strain into martini glass. AFFOGATO 1 ½ oz. Baileys Espresso Crème Liqueur 2 scoops of ice cream (best bets: chocolate, vanilla or coffee flavors) Scoop ice cream into glass. Pour Baileys Espresso Crème Liqueur over ice cream.
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ESPRESSO CRÈME & COFFEE 2 oz. Baileys Espresso Crème Liqueur 6 oz. hot coffee DOUBLE ESPRESSO 1 ½ oz. Baileys Espresso Crème Liqueur 1 ½ oz. espresso 2-5 coffee beans Shake over ice. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with coffee beans.
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