Flavouring to Make Irish Cream

Create flavoured Irish cream liqueurs with flavour concentrates

What you’ll need

✦ Whiskey (Irish or bourbon)
✦ Sweetened condensed milk
✦ Heavy cream
✦ Flavour concentrate
✦ Blender or whisk
✦ Sterile bottle

Step by step guide

Build

Combine 1 cup whiskey, 1 cup sweetened condensed milk and 1 cup cream in a blender.

Flavour

Add ¼ tsp flavour concentrate and blend briefly. Taste and gradually increase up to ½ tsp per batch until you reach your preferred flavour intensity.

Finish

Blend until smooth and fully combined. Transfer to a clean, sterile bottle and refrigerate before serving. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Tips for Best Results

✦ Start with a small amount of concentrate and build gradually.
✦ Mix thoroughly to ensure even flavour distribution.
✦ Use clean, sterilised equipment and bottles.
✦ Keep refrigerated and follow the shelf-life guidance for your base ingredients.
✦ Label and date each batch.