If you’ve distilled a clean, smooth spirit at home — especially with a reflux still — you’re just a few steps away from enjoying your very own Baileys-style Irish Cream. Thanks to the Pure Distilling Irish Cream Top Ups, you don’t need to fuss with multiple ingredients or blending from scratch. Just mix, bottle, chill, and enjoy.
Here’s how to make it at home in minutes.
What You’ll Need
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375ml home-distilled neutral spirit (around 40% ABV)
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1 x Pure Distilling Irish Cream Top Up (375ml)
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Cream or milk to taste (optional for adjusting thickness or sweetness)
You can use the hearts cut from your reflux still for the cleanest result — this is where the Pure Distilling Reflux Still really shines, giving you a smooth, neutral spirit that’s ideal for liqueurs.
How to Make It
1. Combine spirit and top up
Pour 375ml of your home-distilled spirit into a clean bottle or jug.
Add one bottle (375ml) of Pure Distilling Irish Cream Top Up.
2. Mix gently
Stir or shake gently until the mixture is fully combined and smooth. There’s no need for blenders or extra ingredients — it’s all pre-balanced in the top up.
3. Adjust to taste (optional)
Want it a little lighter or creamier? Add a splash of thickened cream or full cream milk.
Prefer it stronger? Add up to 100ml more spirit, but go slowly and taste as you go.
4. Bottle and chill
Transfer into a clean glass bottle with a lid. Store in the fridge.
It will keep for 4–6 weeks when refrigerated. Give it a good shake before each pour.
Serving Suggestions
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Serve over ice for a classic after-dinner drink
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Add a splash to coffee for an indulgent Irish coffee
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Use in desserts, cocktails, or festive milkshakes
Why Use Pure Distilling Top Ups?
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Fast and foolproof – no measuring cocoa, coffee or condensed milk
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Perfectly balanced for flavour and sweetness
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Designed to work with your home-distilled spirit
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Saves time and avoids waste
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Great shelf life before opening
Get the Best Results With a Pure Distilling Reflux Still
If you want consistently clean, neutral spirit perfect for cream liqueurs, we recommend the Pure Distilling Reflux Still. It’s efficient, beginner-friendly, and ideal for producing spirits that taste great even before you add flavouring.
