Nutty Irishman
The Nutty Irishman is a medium creamy cocktail, creamy and sweet on the palate. Shaken and served in a highball glass.
- 3 min
- Highball glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 92 out of 100
- Creamy
- 96 out of 100
- Smoky
- 14 out of 100
- Boozy
- 34 out of 100
How to make a Nutty Irishman
To make a Nutty Irishman, shake with ice and strain into a highball glass: 1 oz Baileys irish cream, 1 oz Frangelico and 1 oz milk.
You'll need
- Baileys irish cream1 oz
- Frangelico1 oz
- Milk1 oz
Instructions
- 1
Add Baileys Irish cream, Frangelico and milk to a cocktail shaker.
- 2
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 4
Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
Why shake? Milk blends in smoothly only with a hard shake.
Nutty Irishman questions
What does a Nutty Irishman taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly creamy and sweet. It's a medium drink at about 10% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Nutty Irishman?
About 10% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Nutty Irishman and a Bailey's Dream Shake?
Both use Baileys irish cream and milk. The Nutty Irishman adds Frangelico, while the Bailey's Dream Shake uses vanilla ice-cream. The Nutty Irishman is stirred and served in a highball glass; the Bailey's Dream Shake is blended and served in a highball glass. The Nutty Irishman is the stronger of the two.
Should a Nutty Irishman be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: milk needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What glass do you serve a Nutty Irishman in?
A highball glass.