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I don't like Baileys - what can I drink?

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kittylester Mon 24-Nov-25 13:03:35

As we near Christmas lots of people seem to get really excited about drinking Baileys.

I can't stand the stuff.

My tastes are quite boring in that I really only like chilled white, rose or prosseco.

Is there anything a bit more exciting (but not too complicated) that I might like to drink - and to celebrate the season.

What is your favourite drink at this time of year?

Granmarderby10 Mon 24-Nov-25 22:34:39

Pony ..the little drink with a big kick!

Bukkie Mon 24-Nov-25 22:28:01

Sherry is nice. My friend likes mulled wine but I find it even worse than Baileys.

Allira Mon 24-Nov-25 21:33:56

Baileys is nice poured over good vanilla icecream.

Allira Mon 24-Nov-25 21:32:47

I like a very dry sherry, Tio Pepe, but probably wouldn't drink more than one.

CanadianGran Mon 24-Nov-25 21:06:31

I have quite a few bottles of Bailey's given as gifts, but I'm afraid they rarely ever are finished. I will take one camping in the summertime to have with coffee. Somehow having a liqueur in your morning coffee is excused if you are sitting in the woods. Ha ha!

I quite like a mixed drink with cranberry, soda and vodka. It can be mixed quite tall so as not to over indulge.

We also have here cranberry ginger ale; it mixes well with a dark rum or whisky and a slice of lime.

Tenko Mon 24-Nov-25 20:21:12

I’m not a fan of Baileys , it’s too sweet .
I prefer White or a Provence Rose and Fizz . Or gin and tonic but I prefer plain clean gins rather than the fruity flavoured ones .

Tenko Mon 24-Nov-25 20:18:36

MiniMoon

A good mulled wine is one of my favourites. For something more refreshing, how about an Aperol spritz? Aperol prosecco and soda with lots of ice.

I love an Aperol Spritz but I consider it a summer drink .

GrannyGravy13 Mon 24-Nov-25 19:25:57

I like white port, particularly Chip Dry.

I was only saying to current DH, I might get some Baileys this Christmas as an after dinner drink, as long as it’s got copious amounts of ice.

I am not a big spirit drinker, more wine and fizz

MiniMoon Mon 24-Nov-25 19:25:56

A good mulled wine is one of my favourites. For something more refreshing, how about an Aperol spritz? Aperol prosecco and soda with lots of ice.

henetha Mon 24-Nov-25 19:15:48

I'm not much of a drinker, but I do think Tia Maria is lovely.
Is you like coffee that is.

madeleine45 Mon 24-Nov-25 18:59:57

Dry white port used to be good, and was used instead of sherry in portugal as sherry was an import and cost more. Chill the port and we found it very good

Bukkie Mon 24-Nov-25 18:08:58

I can't stand Baileys and am baffled why people get excited about it. If we ever get a bottle in go straight to the next raffle as a prize. I only drink red wine, prosecco and the occasional rhubarb and ginger gin mixed with ginger ale. A snowball is lovely during the festive period. My Grandma always opened the Babycham served in Babycham glasses complete with glacé cherries at Christmas. She didn't drink the rest of the year.

David49 Mon 24-Nov-25 17:58:53

We make Sloe and Damson Gin, a lot gets given in Christmas Hampers to friends and relatives

Damson is quite sweet, Sloe medium, both very moreish.

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Mon 24-Nov-25 17:36:25

My favourite malt is Cardhu.
I hope to have a wee dram over Christmas 🤞

Deedaa Mon 24-Nov-25 17:33:22

I like a glass of Marsala, or Vin Santo, if I'm feeling rich, in the morning. An Amarone or Barolo with lunch and Asti Spumante with the pudding. Amaretto afterwards. The Christmas cake has been thoroughly laced with Amaretto too. I loathe Baileys and all the other cream liquers.

kittylester Mon 24-Nov-25 17:32:22

You and me both! How about Amaretto? You would have to like Almonds. I also like Edinburgh Rhubarb and Ginger Liqueur, poured over ice cubes.

I expect I'd like both those J52 grin

Thank you everyone for all the suggestions. I feel very unadventurous when I stick to my chilled, fairly sweet, rose.

MollyNew Mon 24-Nov-25 17:28:49

Brandy and babycham! Or Cherry B. Happy memories.

Grannmarie Mon 24-Nov-25 17:23:28

Cointreau over ice. Remember the sexy Christmas adverts?
' The ice melts...'

Or Glayva, again over ice, no mixers. Very warming.

Nice port with cheeseboard.

Brandy and Babycham?
Remember the Babycham Christmas ads?

I usually only drink white wine, or soda and lime if I'm driving.

Cheers, m'dears!

Tuinoma Mon 24-Nov-25 16:49:47

grumppa

For an aperitif, Ricard or Pernod. After the meal, Armagnac or an Islay malt.

Yes, Lagavulin or Laphroaig malt for me but an Armagnac a very close second. None of the sweet stuff!

Grammaretto Mon 24-Nov-25 16:48:11

I agree with Esmay. All these liqueurs are too sweet for my palette nowadays..
I prefer something slightly bitter.
Gin and tonic with ice and fresh lemon. It must be proper tonic and not any of this low calorie saccharine stuff..

Brandy and ginger is excellent to stop sea sickness and whisky for a cold.

When I was first allowed to drink alcohol I loved a snowball or a Baileys. Harveys Bristol cream (sherry) seemed so sophisticated.

NotSpaghetti Mon 24-Nov-25 16:34:52

I also like a decent port.
(not white)
Or King's Ginger is nice in the winter
And a cozy single malt (lots to choose from).

What type of things do you actually like that isn't what you have already mentioned kittyleicester?

Fruity, sweet, bitter, tart, creamy???

grumppa Mon 24-Nov-25 16:25:43

For an aperitif, Ricard or Pernod. After the meal, Armagnac or an Islay malt.

Siptree Mon 24-Nov-25 16:19:21

If you want something 'christmassy' and a change from your usual tipple Tawny Port has a definite christmassy taste.

silverlining48 Mon 24-Nov-25 16:05:28

If you are at someone’s home it might be a bit awkward asking for fancy cocktails. I quite like Amaretto too, the Aldi equivalent is just as nice. Or gin and tonic or wine.
Or a nice cup of earl grey tea.

LucyAnna5 Mon 24-Nov-25 16:05:18

Cocktails are quite fun! Vodka martinis and Mojitos are two I like.