Irish Car Bomb


A stout‑and‑cream bomb mixing whiskey and Irish cream.


Base spirit
Whiskey
Style
Shot
Glassware
Shot glass

The Irish Car Bomb combines a half‑pint of stout with a dropped shot of Irish whiskey and Irish cream. Drunk quickly, it tastes malty, creamy, and rich.


An Irish Car Bomb with shot falling into stout.

Ingredients

Servings
  • 0.5 oz Irish whiskey
  • 0.5 oz Irish cream
  • Half‑pint stout

Did you know?

Originated in Irish‑American pubs in the 1970s.

Source:Pub lore

Bartender's Note

Serve chilled for clarity and balance.

How to make the Irish Car Bomb

  1. 1Layer whiskey and cream.
  2. 2Drop into stout.
  3. 3Drink immediately.

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