Irish Cream Syrup
This unique flavored simple syrup recipe is perfect for making an Irish cream cold brew. This Irish cream syrup recipe has hints of chocolate and vanilla, with a slight nutty flavor.
Servings: 16
Calories: 53kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
Irish Coffee Creamer
- 1 cup half and half or equal parts milk and heavy cream
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Remove from the heat. Add the cocoa powder and both extracts to the syrup. Whisk to combine.
- Cool to room temperature before using in cold drinks. Transfer the simple syrup to a sterilized glass jar or bottle for storage.
Irish Coffee Creamer
- Once the syrup has cooled combine with the half and half in a tightly sealed jar. Shake to combine.
Notes
Storing Leftovers:
- The syrup will last for up to one month when stored properly in the fridge. If it has crystalized or become cloudy throw it out.
- The coffee creamer version will last up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator (or until the ‘sell by’ date on your half and half carton
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