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Irish Cream

Irish Cream suits someone looking for sweet and creamy rather than a generic sweet cocktail. Its broad, weighty texture makes it fairly approachable.

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APPROX. ABV
22%
STRENGTH
4/5
DRINKABILITY
4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness4
Bitterness0
Sourness1
Strength4
Body4
Drinkability4
Fruity0
Herbal1
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

1 cup Scotch

1 1/4 cup Half-and-half

1 can sweetened Condensed milk

3 drops Coconut syrup

1 tblsp Chocolate syrup

Method
Mix scotch and milk. Add half-and-half. Add rest.
Glass
Irish coffee cup
Garnish
Classic garnish
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Dessert
02Nuts

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

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