
Irish Curdling Cow
Baileys, vodka and bourbon over ice with orange juice stirred in. The citrus flirts with curdling the cream — hence the name.
13.5% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
220 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Vodka
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Orange Juice2 ½ oz
- Vodka¾ oz
- Irish Cream¾ oz
- Bourbon¾ oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Irish Curdling Cow close to the original.
Instead of Orange Juice
- Pineapple Juice— more tropical
Instead of Vodka
- Gin— adds botanical notes
- White Rum— a touch sweeter
Instead of Irish Cream
- Amarula— fruitier, works 1:1
Instead of Bourbon
- Rye Whiskey— spicier, drier
- Tennessee Whiskey— close cousin, a bit mellower
Instructions
Pour Irish Cream, Vodka, and Bourbon in a glass.
Add some ice and mix in the orange juice.
Pairs well with
Bourbon and Baileys shaken with orange juice is chaos in a glass — hearty bites help:
- Sausage rolls
- Cheddar biscuits
- Chocolate chip cookies
- Candied bacon




