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Kick off the fun with these Irish Coffee Milkshake Shots—a delightful twist on a classic pick-me-up! These creamy, boozy desserts combine the rich flavors of Irish cream liqueur and coffee ice cream, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. They’re perfect for any holiday party New Year’s Eve or St. Patrick’s Day celebration.

A side view of a shot glass of coffee milkshake

A tasty boozy milkshake just for the adults—a leveled-up version of classic Irish coffee. These grown-up individual desserts are served in shot glasses. This simple Irish coffee milkshake recipe gets an upgrade with everyone’s favorite Bailey’s Irish Cream (which I’ve been known to add to my hot chocolate too).

Mini milkshakes lined up on a board

The Perfect Party Dessert

Whip up a big batch of this boozy delight, stash it in the fridge, and let the party magic happen! Serving in shot glasses not only makes it a breeze to dish out but also adds an extra touch of fun to the festivities. Cheers to dessert made easy (and a little cheeky)!

Boozy Irish Coffee Milkshake Optional Additions

Add a shot of espresso, strong coffee, or cold brew or a daring coffee liqueur to transform these milkshakes into mini espresso martini’s. Garnish with coffee beans for a classy touch. Mix in a splash of Jameson Irish whiskey for extra Irish flair, or drizzle with chocolate syrup for a sweet finish or any of your favorite finishing touches.

Shaved chocolate on top of whipped cream

Creamy Milkshake Thickness

This milkshake is thick and creamy, but if you prefer a thicker milkshake, by adding more coffee or vanilla ice cream. A splash of creamer works too! Experiment with the flavors—you really can’t go wrong.

Make Ahead Boozy Coffee Milkshakes

Take advantage of the make ahead ease of these boozy shakes. Make a double batch and keep refrigerated. You may need to stir before serving.

Whipped Cream Topping

I prefer unsweetened cream, but you can sweeten it if you like—it’s totally up to you! I also added a chocolate coated cookie straw.

Kid Friendly Irish Coffee Milkshake

Simply leave out the alcohol and garnish with sprinkles—they’ll love it!  If you don’t want to give the coffee ice cream, use chocolate ice cream.

If you’ve made these Irish Coffee Milkshake Shots, or any other recipe, leave a comment below. I love to hear from my readers.

Yield: 6

Irish Coffee Milkshake Shots

A single Irish coffee milkshake shot

Irish cream liqueur is blended with coffee ice cream, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (236 ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 2 scoops coffee ice cream
  • ½ cup (118 ml) Irish cream, cold
  • 1 ounce (28 grams) dark chocolate, grated
  • 6 chocolate cookie straws for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Whip the cream to stiff peaks and set aside.
  2. To a blender add the ice cream and Irish cream. Blend until smooth. Pour into shot glasses.
  3. Add the whipped cream to a piping bag (or ziptop bag with the corner snipped off) and pipe the cream on top of the Irish cream mix.
  4. Garnish with chocolate shavings and chocolate cookie straws

Notes

Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

1 shooter
Amount Per Serving Calories 256Total Fat 18gSaturated Fat 10gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 68mgSodium 130mgCarbohydrates 22gFiber 1gSugar 20gProtein 3g

This nutrition calculation is provided by Nutronix that is only a guideline and not intended for any particular diet.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert