From http://www.baileys.com FAQ list What are the Nutritional Values of Baileys Original Irish Cream? in "american" (inconsistent with info from drinkiq.com) The following is the nutritional table for a 1.5 oz serving of Baileys Original Irish Cream: Baileys Statement of Average Analysis, per 1.5 oz. serving Fat: 6.7g Total Carbohydrate: 8.5g Protein: 1.4g Calories: 403 in "irish" (consistent with info from drinkiq.com) Energy (Kcal/100ml) 327 ( kJ/100ml) 1361 Protein 3g Total Carbohydrate 25g Fat 13g Saturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 0.04g Sodium 0.08g Dietary Fibre Nil Sucrose 20g Alcohol 13.5g * Values are per 100ml of Baileys® What is the shelf life of Baileys Original Irish Cream? Baileys is the only cream liqueur that guarantees a totally natural product which delivers that unique, smooth Baileys taste for 2 years from the day it was made. One of the keys to achieving this is the artful blending of fresh Irish cream and aged Irish whiskey - two products that are not normally compatible. This is achieved through a combination of art and science and without the use of additives or preservatives, which results in the alcohol acting as a natural preservative for the product. How we do this must remain one of the closely guarded secrets, which contribute to producing the world's favorite liqueur. I am allergic to Gluten/Egg/Lactose/Nuts does Baileys contain Gluten/Egg/Lactose/Nuts? Gluten: Please be advised that the whiskey used in Baileys is manufactured by fermenting grain which contains Gluten. Due to the presence of gluten in the whiskey components before distillation we cannot absolutely guarantee that there are no effects to coeliacs. As we are not qualified to give medical advice to persons requiring a gluten free diet must consult their medical adviser before consuming Baileys . Egg/Egg Products: None of the ingredients used in Baileys use egg or egg products in their manufacture. On the basis of this and to the best of our knowledge there are no traces of egg in Baileys . As we are not qualified to give medical advice to persons with requiring an egg free diet must consult their medical adviser before consuming Baileys . Lactose: Baileys contains about 50% cream and trace amounts ( < 0,5%) of Lactose, which is a constituent of milk. If the allergy is specifically to Lactose and not due to any other milk constituent then it may be possible for the consumer to consume Baileys . Please note that we are not qualified to give medical advice therefore you should consult with your medical adviser before consuming Baileys . Nuts: The emulsifier in Baileys contains refined vegetable oil. This constitutes 0.35% of the weight of the final product. This vegetable oil may be of nut or nut origin whose ingredients are mixtures of glycerol mono or diesters with minor triesters. Please visit www.mydiageodrinks.com for more information. When we mix the chocolate flavor (a unique combination of cocoa nibs and vanilla pods), caramel and the sugar with the whiskey and the cream, only then do we get the authentic taste of BAILEYS(R), the Original Irish Cream that's enjoyed the world over. From http://www.drinkiq.com/ http://www.knowyourdiageodrink.com/en-row/Product%20Information/resultspage.html?BrandId=5003&VariantId=23926 Baileys Original Irish Cream is a unique marriage of fresh dairy cream, Irish whiskey, finest spirits and natural flavours. in "American" Alcohol by volume 17% Nutrition information per 1.5 o serving Energy 599 kJ Energy 144 kcal Protein 1.3 g Carbohydrate 11 g Fat 5.7 g Ingredients Fresh Dairy Cream, Sugar, Alcohol, Maltodextrin, Milk Products, Cocoa extracts and flavours, Irish Whiskey, Colouring: 150b, Emulsifier: E471, Acidity regulator: E331. Serve size 1.5 o in "great british" Alcohol by volume 17% Allergens Milk Nutrition information per 100ml serving Energy 1361 kJ Energy 327 kcal Protein 3 g Carbohydrate 25 g Fat 13 g Nutrition information per 25ml serving Energy 340 kJ Energy 82 kcal Protein 0.8 g Carbohydrate 6.2 g Fat 3.2 g Ingredients Fresh Dairy Cream, Sugar, Alcohol, Maltodextrin, Milk proteins, Cocoa extracts and flavours, Irish Whiskey, Colouring: 150b, Emulsifier: E471, Acidity regulator: E331. Serve size 25 ml From http://www.chm.bris.ac.uk/webprojects2001/anderson/first.htm E331 Sodium citrates (Antioxidants): (i) Monosodium citrate (ii) Disodium citrate (iii) Trisodium citrate E471 Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (glyceryl monostearate glyceryl distearate) (an Emulsifier) 150 Caramel (see comment) In the US - and possibly in Europe - caramel 150 may be divided into caramels 150 (sulphite ammonia caramel) 150a (plain or spirit caramel) 150b (caustic sulphite caramel) and 150c (ammonia caramel). Plain caramel is considered failsafe. There is a report of sulphite ammonia caramel used widely in soft drinks like cola causing problems for the extra sulphite sensitive. From http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=799576 Say vodka is 40% ethanol (0.789 g/mL) and 60% water (0.9970 g/mL) then the density of the vodka would be 0.914 g/mL. Thus 100 mL is about 91 grams. Then, you have 40 mL of alcohol, and assuming everything else is water, and some other stuff negligible, then you got 60 mL water. alcohol (ethanol) is 0.789 g/mL, and water is 1 g/mL. Multiply alcohol's density with the volume. So 40 mL * 0.789 g/mL = 31.56 g. Multiply water's density with volume. 60 mL * 1 g/mL = 60 g add 31.56 g + 60 g = 91.56 From some web site (only one with a reasonable recipe) * 1 cup (8 oz) whipping or heavy cream * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla essence * 3/4 (6 oz) cup Irish Whiskey * 1/2 (4 oz) cup good black coffee (how strong is up to you) * 2oz good unsweetened dark chocolate * 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk In a saucepan warm the condensed milk. Add the chocolate and stir until fully dissolved. Do not boil. Allow this mixture to cool completely then put everything in a blender and zap it for about 15-20 seconds. Drink. This will keep for 4-6 weeks in a tightly sealed bottle in the fridge, though it's unlikely to hang around that long. You may need to shake the bottle gently before use. Baileys was the first liqueur to use cream and alcohol together in a manner sufficiently stable to allow commercial distribution. The cream and whiskey are homogenized to form an emulsion, with the aid of an emulsifier containing refined vegetable oil. This process prevents separation of the whiskey and cream during storage. The quantity of other ingredients used is not known but they include chocolate, vanilla, caramel and sugar. According to the manufacturer no preservatives are required, the whiskey alone is used to preserve the cream. Really crappy recipes: * 1 cup heavy cream * 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk * 1 2/3 cups Irish whiskey * 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules * 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * 1 teaspoon almond extract * 1 (750 milliliter) bottle Irish whiskey * 8 3/4 ounces milk chocolate * 2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk * 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk * 2 1/2 cups heavy cream * 1/4 teaspoon instant coffee granules * 1/2 cup heavy cream * 1/2 cup milk (2% works best) * 1 can sweetened, condensed milk (14 ounces) * 1 2/3 cups Irish whiskey (Canadian whiskey is also very good) * 1 teaspoon instant espresso granules (or instant coffee granules) * 2 tablespoons thick chocolate syrup * 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract * 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup light cream 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 1 2/3 cup Irish Whiskey 1 teaspoon instant coffee 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon almond extract 4 ounces sugar dissolved 2 1/2 ounces water 8 ounces whiskey 5 ounces small tin Ideal (evaporated) milk 5 ounces single (thin) cream (fresh, not tinned) 10 milliliters Cacao essence (I use Tbsp. Noirot, available from Homebrew shops). 14 oz. can Eagle Brand milk 2 c. half & half 2 c. 80 proof Canadian Whiskey 1 tsp. instant coffee, granular 2 oz. coffee liquor 1/2 tbsp. any chocolate liquor 1/2 tbsp. chocolate brandy 1/2 tbsp. Irish bristle cream 1/2 tbsp. Amaretto Cinnamon Whipped cream 1 c. coffee