Hot Creamy Bush
The Hot Creamy Bush is a medium whiskey spirit-forward cocktail, bitter and smoky on the palate. Heated and served in a mug.
- 6 min
- Mug
- Heated
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 47 out of 100
- Bitter
- 98 out of 100
- Creamy
- 44 out of 100
- Smoky
- 67 out of 100
- Boozy
- 27 out of 100
How to make a Hot Creamy Bush
To make a Hot Creamy Bush, heat gently and pour into a mug: 1½ oz irish whiskey, 1 oz Baileys irish cream and 6 oz coffee.
You'll need
- Irish whiskey1½ oz
- Baileys irish cream1 oz
- Coffee6 oz
Instructions
- 1
Warm a mug by filling it with hot water, then empty it.
- 2
Brew the coffee.
- 3
Pour it into the warmed mug.
- 4
Add Irish whiskey and Baileys Irish cream, adding the alcohol last so it stays in the drink.
- 5
Stir gently.
Why heat it gently? Boiling dulls the flavors, and adding the alcohol last keeps it from cooking off.
Hot Creamy Bush questions
What does a Hot Creamy Bush taste like?
Mostly bitter and smoky. It's a medium drink at about 8% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Hot Creamy Bush?
About 8% ABV after mixing, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Hot Creamy Bush and an Irish Coffee?
Both use irish whiskey and coffee. The Hot Creamy Bush adds Baileys irish cream, while the Irish Coffee uses simple syrup and whipped cream.
What glass do you serve a Hot Creamy Bush in?
A mug.