This gift guide is full of (literal) holiday spirit
Finding the right present can feel like a chore, but it doesn’t have to. Baileys Irish Cream – Canada’s top-selling cream liqueur – makes it easy with flavours to suit almost everyone.
“The holidays can feel like a lot between endless lists, parties and the pressure to find just the right gift,” says Nadia Niccoli, head of marketing at Diageo, the global beverage company behind the liqueur. “Baileys makes it effortless.”
Niccoli suggests thinking beyond the traditional gift – and the traditional serve – since Baileys works just as well over ice as it does in hot chocolate, coffee, cocktails and desserts.
From stocking stuffers to show-stoppers, here are five gift ideas that’ll bring a touch of indulgence to the season – Baileys style.
A gift for the baking-obsessed
Your baker bestie’s new secret weapon? Baileys Salted Caramel. The smooth taste of caramel and a pinch of salt are the perfect pairing for any dessert. Niccoli suggests drizzling it over warm brownies, mixing into frosting or cheesecake batter or adding a few drops to whipped cream for holiday pies – “a grown-up twist on nostalgic favourites.” Add a cookbook, apron or mixing bowls and you’ve got a baker’s dream in one package.
A gift for stocking stuffers
If you can’t fit a regular-sized bottle of Baileys Original Irish Cream into your loved one’s stocking, slip in the 200 mL version instead. The classic blend of Irish whiskey and cream, balanced with chocolate and vanilla, is a small gift with big appeal. Pair it with a mug and some hot chocolate packets or with a premade box of brownies.
A gift for a holiday cocktail party
For the entertainer who makes every gathering feel special, Baileys Espresso Crème is just the ticket. Made with real Colombian coffee, its bold flavours are best enjoyed neat or in an indulgent coffee cocktail recipe (espresso martini, anyone?). Dial it up a notch by bundling it with other cocktail party hosting essentials like a shaker, martini glasses, espresso, vodka and more.
A gift for when you need a moment
While you’re making your list and checking it twice, sometimes you need to pause and savour something special. Enter Baileys Chocolate. Made with rich Belgian chocolate, this twist on the classic turns every sip into pure decadence. Add a splash to your coffee or whip up a fancier drink recipe – it’s the perfect bottle to keep on hand whenever you want a little luxury.
A last-minute gift
Don’t have time to pair a bottle with cute extras? Here comes the Baileys Gift Pack to the rescue. With a regular-size bottle of Baileys Original Irish Cream and a branded coupe glass, this last-minute pick is proof that the best gifts don’t need weeks of planning.
Advertising feature produced by Globe Content Studio with Baileys. The Globe’s editorial department was not involved.