Irish Cream
The Irish Cream is a medium whiskey creamy cocktail, creamy and sweet on the palate. Built and served in a mug.
- 2 min
- Mug
- Built
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 88 out of 100
- Creamy
- 96 out of 100
- Smoky
- 22 out of 100
- Boozy
- 32 out of 100
How to make an Irish Cream
To make an Irish Cream, build in a mug: 8 oz scotch, 10 oz half-and-half, 11 oz condensed milk, 1 dash coconut syrup and ½ oz chocolate syrup.
You'll need
- Scotch8 oz
- Half-and-half10 oz
- Condensed milk11 oz
- Coconut syrup1 dash
- Chocolate syrup½ oz
Pairs well with: Coconut syrup, Chocolate syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Pour into a mug: Scotch, half-and-half, condensed milk, coconut syrup and chocolate syrup.
- 2
Stir briefly to mix.
Why build it in the glass? Scotch, half-and-half and condensed milk only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
Irish Cream questions
What does an Irish Cream taste like?
Mostly creamy and sweet. It's a medium drink at about 10% ABV once mixed.
How strong is an Irish Cream?
About 10% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between an Irish Cream and an Avalanche?
Both use scotch and half-and-half. The Irish Cream adds condensed milk, coconut syrup and chocolate syrup, while the Avalanche uses Kahlua. The Irish Cream is built in the glass and served in a mug; the Avalanche is shaken and served in a highball glass.
What glass do you serve an Irish Cream in?
A mug.