Irish Cream Milkshake

This Boozy Irish Cream Milkshake is a rich, creamy dessert drink made with vanilla ice cream, Irish cream liqueur, and a smooth dark chocolate drizzle, creating an indulgent treat that’s perfect for evenings, holidays, or whenever you’re craving something a little decadent.

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This is one of those recipes that feels more like a treat than a drink, blurring the line between dessert and cocktail in the best possible way. It’s simple, luxurious, and meant to be enjoyed slowly, so let’s dive into this Boozy Irish Cream Milkshake.

Why You’ll Love This Boozy Irish Cream Milkshake

• Decadent and creamy. Vanilla ice cream and Irish cream create a rich, velvety texture.
• Dessert-style drink. Perfect when you want something sweet without baking.
• Simple to make. Comes together quickly with minimal ingredients.
• Customizable. Easy to adjust thickness and sweetness to your liking.

Flavour and Texture Profile

This milkshake is smooth, creamy, and indulgent, with subtle vanilla notes, gentle warmth from the Irish cream liqueur, and a bittersweet chocolate finish that balances the richness beautifully.

Ingredients You’ll Need for This Boozy Irish Cream Milkshake

This boozy milkshake is made with just a handful of ingredients, plus an optional chocolate drizzle for an extra touch of indulgence.

Chocolate Drizzle (Optional)

• Dark chocolate. Use dark or extra-dark chocolate for a deep, bittersweet flavour.
• Light cream. Creates a smooth, pourable chocolate sauce.

Milkshake

• Vanilla ice cream. The base of the milkshake; let it soften slightly for easy blending.
• Irish cream liqueur. Use any Irish cream you enjoy; no specific brand required.
• Milk (optional). Helps thin the milkshake if needed.
• Vanilla extract. Enhances the overall flavour.

Possible Additions and Variations

• No drizzle version. Skip the chocolate sauce for a simpler, cleaner finish.
• Extra chocolate. Add a spoonful of cocoa powder or chocolate syrup to the blender.
• Stronger kick. Increase the Irish cream slightly for a more pronounced boozy note.

How to Make Boozy Irish Cream Milkshake

To make this boozy milkshake, prepare the chocolate drizzle first and allow it to cool slightly. Blend softened vanilla ice cream with Irish cream and vanilla until smooth, adjusting the consistency with milk if needed. Pour into chilled glasses, drizzle with chocolate sauce, and serve immediately.

More Delicious Milkshake Recipes

Are you looking for more fun milkshake recipes, like this Irish Cream Milkshake? Be sure to check more recipes below:

• Earl Grey Lavender Milkshake
• Blueberry Lemon Lavender Milkshake
• Limoncello Milkshake
• Lavender Milkshake
• Black Forest Milkshake

I’d love for you to try this Boozy Irish Cream Milkshake. If you give this recipe a go, please share your results in the comments, message me on Instagram, or post your photos with the hashtag #havocinthekitchen. I look forward to seeing your creations and hearing your thoughts.

Cheers!

Irish Cream Milkshake

Recipe by Ben | Havocinthekitchen

A boozy Irish cream milkshake with a rich chocolate drizzle, creamy texture, and indulgent flavour, perfect as a dessert-style drink.

Course: Milkshakes, Boozy Desserts and Treats

5.0 from 2 votes

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Servings

2-3

servings

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

5

minutes

Cook Mode

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Ingredients

• Chocolate Drizzle (Optional):

• 35-50 gr. dark or extra dark chocolate (70% or more), finely chopped

• 1/4 cup (60 ml.) light cream (5 or 10%)

• Milkshake:

• 1 pint (about 400 gr. or 2 cups) vanilla ice cream

• 1/3 cup (80 ml.) Irish Cream liquor of your choice e.g., Baileys 

• 1/4 cup (60 ml.) milk, optional

• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions

• To make the chocolate drizzle, add the cream and chocolate to a small saucepan and place over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted and combined. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool, 15-20 minutes.
• In the meantime, let the ice cream sit out at room temperature until starting to soften, 10 to 15 minutes, for easy blending. Also, chill the glasses in the fridge or even freezer.
• Place in the cup of your blender the Irish cream, vanilla extract, and soften ice cream. Blend until the milkshake is smooth and pourable, about 30-40 seconds. From this point, if it is too thick, you can add the milk – or probably even another splash of Irish Cream. Whizz up a few seconds longer.
• Divide the milkshake between the chilled glasses, drizzle with the cool chocolate sauce, and enjoy right away!