Cream of the Crop Boiled Dinner
If that’s the case, then the most recognizable in MIXOLOGY the category, Baileys Irish Cream, stands as a truly authentic taste of the Emerald Isle. More than 75% of the raw ingre- dients and packaging that goes into making the liqueur is sourced from its home country. The original is a blend of Irish whiskey sourced from a number of distilleries, fresh dairy cream — 220 million liters of fresh milk from 38,000 dairy cows on 1,500 farms located mainly on the east coast of Ireland is required annually — and a proprietary cocoa recipe. That original recipe has remained consis- tent, and led to category-topping numbers. Baileys owner Diageo announced recently that more than two billion bottles of the liqueur have been sold since it was first created. It accounts for more than 50% of all spirits exported from Ireland, and according to ➤ Baileys Saint Baileys, 2,300 glasses of its sweet liqueur are Patrick’s Shake consumed every minute of every day. Since it was introduced in 1974, a number of creative flavors have joined the lineup, includ- ing Salted Caramel, Chocolate Cherry, Pumpkin Spice and Red Velvet, among others. The original, however, remains the standard, and works perfectly in this sweet concoction that would be a satisfying follow-up to a traditional Cream of the Crop boiled dinner. Raise a Glass of Something Sweet This St. Patrick’s Day Baileys St. Patrick’s Shake courtesy baileys.com or those who find themselves drawn to the haunting wail of the uilleann 1¾ ounces Baileys Original Irish Cream pipes, the barely controlled chaos of a hurling match or long evenings of ½ cup milk craic by the fire, there’s a lot to look forward to during this time of year.
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