Homemade Baileys Irish Cream

---

🎄 Homemade Baileys Irish Cream (Perfect for Christmas Gifts!) 🎁

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup (240 ml) Irish whiskey (like Jameson, or your favorite brand)
• 1 (14 oz / 397 g) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

---

Instructions:

1. Mix the cocoa powder:
   In a small bowl, mix the cocoa powder with a tablespoon of cream to help dissolve it and avoid lumps.
2. Blend everything together:
   In a blender (or using a whisk in a mixing bowl), combine:
   • the remaining heavy cream
   • the whiskey
   • the sweetened condensed milk
   • the dissolved cocoa mixture
   • and the vanilla extract
   Blend or whisk for about 30 seconds until smooth and fully combined.
3. Bottle it up:
   Pour the mixture into clean glass bottles or jars with tight-fitting lids.
4. Chill and shake:
   Refrigerate before serving. It’s best chilled! Shake well before each use, as some separation is natural.
5. Storage:
   Keep refrigerated. It should stay fresh for up to 2 weeks, thanks to the alcohol.

---

Tip for gifting 🎁:

• Decorate the bottles with ribbons, Christmas tags, or mini candy canes.
• Add a label with the date it was made and instructions: “Shake well before serving. Keep refrigerated. Best within 2 weeks.”

---