Irish car bomb (cocktail)

A cocktail made with Irish ingredients

Irish Car Bomb

An Irish Car Bomb cocktail

The Irish Car Bomb is a cocktail that combines Irish whiskey, Irish cream, and stout beer, typically Guinness. It is known for its explosive combination of flavors and the rapid consumption required to enjoy it before it curdles.

Ingredients

The Irish Car Bomb consists of the following ingredients:

• 1/2 pint of Guinness or another Irish stout
• 1/2 shot of Baileys Irish Cream
• 1/2 shot of Jameson Irish Whiskey

Preparation

To prepare an Irish Car Bomb, follow these steps:

1. Pour the Guinness into a pint glass, filling it halfway.
2. In a shot glass, layer the Baileys Irish Cream on the bottom and the Jameson Irish Whiskey on top.
3. Drop the shot glass into the pint glass of Guinness.
4. Drink immediately to prevent the cream from curdling.

Consumption

The Irish Car Bomb is consumed quickly after the shot glass is dropped into the pint glass. The drinker must finish the cocktail before the cream curdles, which can happen rapidly due to the acidic nature of the stout.

Cultural Context

The name "Irish Car Bomb" is controversial due to its reference to the car bombings that occurred in Northern Ireland during the late 20th century. Some find the name offensive, and it is often avoided in Ireland.

Related pages

• Cocktail
• Irish whiskey
• Baileys Irish Cream
• Guinness