Irish Cream Syrup

Oct 9, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A small glass bottle of irish cream syrup with a pour spout, beside an iced latte sweetened with it

An alcohol-free Irish cream flavor for coffee: brown sugar syrup with a little cocoa, plenty of vanilla and a hint of almond, the notes that make the liqueur taste creamy.

Prep 5 min

Cook 6 min

Total 11 min

Servings 12

Diet Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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1.0 cup (240.0 ml)water
1.0 cup (213.0 g)light brown sugar, packed
2.0 tsp (3.5 g)unsweetened cocoa powder
pinch of fine sea salt
2.0 tsp (10.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
¼ tsp (1.25 ml)pure almond extract

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Instructions

Whisk the brown sugar, cocoa and salt together in a small saucepan.
Whisk in the water and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Simmer gently for 3 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and almond extract.
Cool completely, pour into a clean bottle and refrigerate.

Tips

Stir 2 tablespoons into a mug of coffee with a splash of cream for a non-alcoholic Irish coffee.
Mix equal parts syrup and half-and-half for an Irish cream coffee creamer; it keeps 5 days refrigerated.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make irish cream syrup?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 6 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups (12 servings).

How should I store irish cream syrup?

Refrigerate in a clean, airtight bottle for up to 3 weeks. Shake before using; discard if it turns cloudy or smells fermented.

Can I make irish cream syrup ahead?

Make it up to 3 weeks ahead.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 2 tsp pure vanilla extract (10 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

An alcohol-free Irish cream flavor for coffee: brown sugar syrup with a little cocoa, plenty of vanilla and a hint of almond, the notes that make the liqueur taste creamy.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

70 Calories / serving

0.0g Fat

17.7g Carbs

0.1g Protein

17.3g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~840 cal · 0g fat · 212g carbs · 1g protein · 208g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 70 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 13 min·0.8 mi·~1500 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 9 min·0.5 mi·~900 steps
Moderate cycling 7 min·1.4 mi
Swimming laps 10 min
Jogging 7 min·0.6 mi·~1100 steps
Stair climbing 6 min·~550 steps
Dancing 11 min
Bodyweight circuit training 7 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 16 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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