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    Irish Cream Toffee Latte

    The BYOB Team5 min1 drink (from a batch each of Irish Cream Syrup and Buttered Toffee Syrup)$1.08/drink241 cal/drink

    Uses Irish Cream Syrup (Non-Alcoholic) — make a batch ahead of time; it keeps in the fridge for a week or two, so you won't need to make it again for every drink.

    Ingredients & steps

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    Written hot. Switch to see the iced version's ingredients and steps.

    Ingredients

    • 2oz espresso (or 1/3 cup strong coffee/moka pot equivalent)
    • 8oz milk, steamed or frothed
    • 1 tbsp Irish Cream Syrup (make a batch ahead of time -- it keeps about 2 weeks in the fridge)
    • 1 tbsp Buttered Toffee Syrup (make a batch ahead of time -- it also keeps about 2 weeks)

    Steps

    1. 1.Make a batch each of Irish Cream Syrup and Buttered Toffee Syrup ahead of time if you haven't already.
    2. 2.Pull a double shot of espresso (or brew strong coffee) directly into your serving cup.
    3. 3.Stir in 1 tbsp of the Irish cream syrup and 1 tbsp of the buttered toffee syrup while the espresso is still hot, until both are fully combined.
    4. 4.Steam or froth 8oz of milk to about 150°F and pour over the espresso mixture.
    5. 5.Serve immediately.

    Swap the milk

    This recipe is written with Kirkland Signature Organic A2 Whole Milk (8oz). Pick a different milk to see the cost and calories update below.

    Milk: Kirkland Signature Organic A2 Whole Milk

    Cost per drink

    $1.08

    Calories per drink

    241

    Not medical or nutrition advice. Calorie figures on this page are estimates based on typical ingredient values, not a lab analysis of your exact batch — they'll shift with the brand of milk, syrup, or protein powder you actually use. "Ingredient-Honest" and "sugar-free" describe what's in the recipe, not a health claim. If you're managing diabetes, a caffeine sensitivity, pregnancy, or another condition, check with a doctor or dietitian before making a recipe part of your routine. Read the full disclaimer.

    This leans into a flavor note Baileys’ own Irish cream already has, rather than inventing a new one: retailers describe original Baileys as carrying “vanilla, caramel and toffee” notes, and the brand has released an actual limited-edition Baileys Toffee Popcorn Cream Liqueur with tasting notes of “buttery caramel and warm vanilla… sweet toffee, toasted popcorn, and creamy Irish whiskey.” This latte pushes that toffee side forward on purpose, built non-alcoholic from two syrups this site already has.

    Two Real Bases, Non-Alcoholic by Design

    This site’s Irish Cream Syrup is already built from non-alcoholic Irish cream flavoring. Combined with the existing Buttered Toffee Syrup, 1 tbsp each, this pushes the toffee notes Baileys’ own flavor profile already carries forward into their own real layer — no new syrup needed.

    Building the Latte

    1. Pull a double shot of espresso (about 2oz) directly into your cup, or brew a strong coffee/moka pot equivalent.
    2. Stir in 1 tbsp Irish Cream Syrup and 1 tbsp Buttered Toffee Syrup while the espresso is still hot.
    3. Steam or froth 8oz of milk to about 150°F and pour it over the espresso mixture.
    Specialty Café Irish Cream Toffee Latte vs. Home Version
    Specialty/independent-café Irish cream toffee latte (tax included)~$6.75
    Home Irish cream toffee latte (espresso, milk, both bases)~$1.08
    Savings per drink$5.67

    Assumptions: grande-size drink, independent/specialty-café pricing, dairy milk, $16/lb specialty beans or equivalent grocery beans. This doesn’t include the cost of an actual liqueur bottle, since this recipe is built non-alcoholic. At 5 drinks a week over the site’s standard 48-week year, that’s roughly $1,361/year back in your pocket.

    Swaps & Notes

    • No espresso machine? A moka pot or strong AeroPress shot works fine.
    • Want the real alcoholic version? Stir 1-2oz of actual Baileys into hot coffee and milk alongside the toffee syrup instead — this recipe is written for the syrup-based, non-alcoholic version.
    • Watching sugar? Swap in Sugar-Free Irish Cream Syrup and/or Sugar-Free Buttered Toffee Syrup 1:1.

    Recipe Card Summary

    Irish Cream Toffee Latte

    • 2oz espresso + 8oz steamed milk + 1 tbsp Irish Cream Syrup + 1 tbsp Buttered Toffee Syrup (both made ahead)
    • Prep time: 5 minutes (after both bases are made) · Total: 5 minutes
    • Cost: ~$1.08/drink vs. ~$6.75 specialty café equivalent

    FAQ

    Does Baileys actually taste like toffee?

    Its own retailers describe the original flavor as carrying real toffee notes alongside vanilla and caramel, and the brand has released an actual limited-edition toffee-popcorn-flavored version — this isn’t an invented association.

    Does this latte contain alcohol?

    No — it uses this site’s existing non-alcoholic Irish Cream Syrup, the same base every Irish Cream recipe on this site uses.

    How is this different from your Irish Cream Caramel Latte?

    That drink pairs Irish Cream with Salted Caramel Syrup; this one pairs it with Buttered Toffee Syrup instead — a maltier, less salty-sweet direction.

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