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17th March 2025
10:56am GMT
Whether it's an Irish coffee, a cool Baileys with ice, or a shot of Baby Guinness at the bar, cream liqueur is always a favourite this time of year.
Baby Guinness in particular has grown to become a favourite in recent years.
In what is a heavenly blend of some of Ireland's favourite tipples into a satisfying and rather cute miniature Guinness, it's no surprise this shot-size drink is a punters favourite.
With this simple yet delicious drink made of only two ingredients, ordering one at the bar or even making your own this St Patrick's day couldn't be easier.
However, there is one particular problem drinkers of Baileys and Baby Guinness keep encountering...
Just like that forgotten left over lasagna at the back of the fridge, alcohol, especially that of the dairy variety, goes off too.
You might not have touched your bottle of Baileys since last Christmas and you might be having second thoughts about having a few shots.
It often becomes an awkward bottle shoved from side to side in the fridge over the coming months.
So, many people opt for the most obvious solution and simply throw it away... this can cause some pretty serious issues!
As a general rule, Baileys tends to last about two years even after it's been opened.
However most people would tell you to polish it off within about six months if at all possible.
Throwing it away is another matter entirely.
The drink contains dairy cream, which goes bad over time, and can wreak havoc with your kitchen pipes should you choose to pour it down the drain.
Dairy cream contains a lot of fat, which is one of the holy trinity (fat, grease, and oil) which can end up clogging your pipes up and ruining your Paddy's day spirit.
So, for all you Baby Guinness enjoyers out there, a word of advice; pour any leftover in a container and simply pop it in the bin!
