Irish Cream
Scotch blended with condensed milk, half-and-half and hints of chocolate and coconut. A quick homemade take on the beloved cream liqueur.
11.5% ABVMediumHomemade Liqueurs
Easy
Difficulty
10 min
Time
320 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Whiskey
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Condensed Milk1 can sweetened
- Coconut Syrup3 drops
- Chocolate Syrup1 tblsp
- Scotch1 cup
- Half-and-Half1 1/4 cup
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Irish Cream close to the original.
Instead of Condensed Milk
- Evaporated Milk— less sweet — add sugar
Instead of Coconut Syrup
- Coconut Cream— richer, creamier
Instead of Chocolate Syrup
- Caramel Sauce— caramel twist
Instead of Scotch
- Bourbon— sweeter
- Irish Whiskey— softer, no smoke
Instead of Half-and-Half
- Cream— richer
- Milk— lighter
Instructions
Mix scotch and milk.
Add half-and-half.
Add rest.
Pairs well with
Homemade Irish cream is silky-sweet comfort beside warm baked goods:
- Chocolate chip cookies
- Irish soda bread with butter
- Sticky toffee bites
- Coffee cake squares
Similar taste
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