Cocktails

Nutty Irishman

Nutty Irishman is an alcoholic cocktail built on Baileys Irish Cream. It leans vanilla and chocolate. Served in a Highball Glass. Expect about 12.3% ABV and roughly 210 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic12.3% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

210 kcalCalories

12.3%ABV

16.5gSugar

21gCarbs

0.63Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easy

Why: 3 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1 partBaileys irish creamLiqueur Modifier
1 partFrangelicoOther
1 partMilkDairy Or Cream

How to Make It

Serve over iceServe

How to Serve

Glass: Highball Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Vanilla Chocolate

Supporting notes

HazelnutNutty Sweet Rich

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

DessertSuggested from its chocolate and cream notes, pairing with desserts pairing.
Date NightSuggested from its chocolate and vanilla notes, pairing with chocolate and desserts.
After DinnerSuggested from its chocolate and cream notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

DessertsChocolateCoffee Desserts

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Milk1 part

Half-And-HalfWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount or slightly less if the drink becomes too heavy.
What changes: Half-and-half can replace milk when a richer drink is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

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Last updated June 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Nutty Irishman?: The Nutty Irishman is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 12.3%. A standard serving contains approximately 210 calories.
What does a Nutty Irishman taste like?: Nutty Irishman has a flavour profile featuring Vanilla, Chocolate, Hazelnut, Nutty. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Nutty Irishman?: Nutty Irishman pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Nutty Irishman?: The Nutty Irishman has an ABV of approximately 12.3%. That's approximately 0.63 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 210 kcal, 16.5g sugar, 21.0g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Nutty Irishman typically served?: Nutty Irishman is often suggested for After Dinner, Date Night, Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Nutty Irishman?: If you enjoy Nutty Irishman, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Nutty Irishman at home?: Yes. The Nutty Irishman uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Nutty Irishman with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.