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Warning issued to millions of Americans drinking Baileys this Christmas
Baileys fans have been issued a warning ahead of the festive season as many stock up on the Christmas drink of choice.
For those that like to indulge in a little tipple, Baileys is often a popular choice over the festive period.
The Irish cream liqueur always seems to go down well, whether it's served chilled over ice, with milk, or as a Baby Guinness, but there are a couple of things you need to watch out for.
While its a common assumption that alcohol has a pretty long shelf life and rarely goes off before it's been drunk, Baileys can be a little bit different.
Due to the dairy content in Baileys and other cream liqueurs, they can go bad quicker than other spirits, but according to the official website, you still have a good amount of time to get through the bottle.
Baileys states that the original version "lasts 2 years from the day of bottling, opened or unopened when stored at the optimum temperature (0 to 25°C/32 to 77°F)", but other variants can have a shorter shelf life.
While it might not do too much harm if consumed shortly after the best before date, it might begin to lose its pleasant creamy taste if left too long.
And if you're planning to get rid of a long-forgotten bottle that's been gathering dust in the back of a cupboard for several years, there's a warning about that too.
It may be tempting to just pour the contents down the sink and rinse the bottle to recycle it - but you could be making an even bigger problem for yourself.
According to MyBuilder.com, pouring drinks like Baileys down the sink could land you with a hefty bill and the inconvenience of blocked pipes over Christmas.
A spokesperson explained: "Cream liqueur drinks, such as the popular Christmas favourite Baileys, can be a problem for your plumbing at Christmas.
"While it may be delicious to drink, it doesn't keep for long and often ends up down the sink. This sort of beverage should never be disposed of in this way.
"Cream liqueurs have a large fat content and as such fall into the category of FOG (fats, oils and greases). FOG should never go down the sink, as it sticks to pipes and can cause blockages. It's also responsible for 'fatbergs' in our sewers."
Instead of pouring it down the drain, people are advised to dispose of Baileys as you would for fat or grease and put it in a sealed container which can be disposed of inside your general waste bin.
So while Baileys is a delightful drink to sip on while enjoying Christmas, it's best served without a side of an unexpected plumbing emergency and a hefty bill.