5 Exotic Irish Cream Cocktails You Must Try

Liqueurs are the soul of cocktails that add a lot of flavour to the mixed drinks. Thinking about the best liqueurs in the world of mixology, Irish cream always makes its space in the list of top five. With its velvety texture and luscious blend of Irish whiskey and cream, it becomes a versatile ingredient for crafting a wide variety of cocktails. 

Be it a professional bartender or a home drinker, everybody loves the unique dessert-like experience that this liqueur adds to the cocktails. Irish cream is best served chilled or poured over ice. Besides the classic cocktails prepared with this liqueur such mudslide and Irish cream coffee, you can also complement your regular alcoholic drinks by replacing the standard milk or creamer with it. Irish cream cocktails are best enjoyed in the evening parties. 

Irish Cream Martini  

This delightful cocktail made with three parts of Irish cream and one part of vodka is a great drink for get together and house parties. To make the drink more attractive garnish the glass with a maraschino cherry. 

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Irish Cream  
  • 30 ml vodka  
  • 15 ml coffee liqueur   
  • Ice cubes  

Method  

  • Fill a shaker with large ice cubes. Add Irish Cream, vodka, and coffee liqueur to it.  
  • Shake well until chilled and strain the mixture into a martini glass.  
  • Serve immediately.  

Irish Cream Iced Coffee  

Made with just a few ingredients like brewed coffee and milk, this sweet, boozy and refreshing cocktail is best served in a tall glass. Prepared in a minute or two, you can also sip it with a straw. 

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Irish Cream  
  • 180 ml brewed coffee  
  • 30 ml milk   
  • Ice cubes  

Method  

  • Fill a cocktail glass with ice cubes and pour Irish Cream and cooled brewed coffee over it.  
  • Stir in the milk and give it a gentle stir.  
  • Enjoy.  

Irish Cream White Russian  


This dessert-y cocktail just needs two minutes to prepare and can become a crowd pleaser. With a decadently creamy and sweet taste, it is commonly served with vanilla and milk chocolates in the bar. 

Ingredients  

  • 4 tablespoons vodka  
  • 2 tablespoons Kahlua   
  • 2 tablespoons Irish cream  
  • Ice, for serving   

Method  

  • Add the vodka and Kahlua to a low-ball glass and fill it with ice.  
  • Top with the Baileys Irish cream.   
  • Stir until cold and enjoy.  

Irish Cream Hot Chocolate  

This hearty and warming drink is ideal for parties in the chilly months. With a deep chocolate-y flavour, it has some vanilla notes with a fruity finish. The topping of fluffy whipped cream elevates the charm of this drink. 

Ingredients  

  • 1 cup prepared hot chocolate  
  • 60 ml Irish cream  
  • Whipped cream  
  • Chocolate topping  

Method  

  • Combine hot chocolate and Irish cream in a mug.  
  • Top with whipped cream.  
  • Drizzle with chocolate syrup and serve.  

Mudslide  

Being one of the classic drinks, mudslide is sophisticated as well as delicious. It was invented in the 1970s and is among the top picks for cocktail connoisseurs. Giving the vibe of a milkshake, it can also be made into a frozen drink by blending it up with vanilla ice cream.  

Ingredients  

  • 30 ml vodka  
  • 30 ml coffee liqueur  
  • 30 ml Irish cream  
  • 45 ml heavy cream  
  • Garnish: chocolate shavings  

Method  

  • Add the vodka, coffee liqueur, Irish cream and heavy cream to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled.  
  • Strain into a chilled fizz glass or coupe.   
  • Garnish with freshly shaved chocolate and enjoy.