Liqueurs
Irish Cream
- Liqueur
- 17% ABV
- 3 drinks
Is this for me?
Choose this if…
- ✓You want rich, creamy texture and sweetness.
- ✓Features in 3 WhatDrink drinks.
Skip if…
- ✗You prefer dry or spirit-forward cocktails.
At a Glance
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
On this page
What is Irish Cream?
Irish Cream is mapped to the Irish Cream reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.
What does Irish Cream taste like?
cream, vanilla, chocolate, whiskey, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Irish Cream profile
Best used for: creamy cocktails, citrus cocktails, dessert drinks, layered shots
cream, vanilla, chocolate, whiskey, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Ways to use irish cream
Alternatives to try
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Popular drinks with Irish Cream
Nutrition per measure
Approx. values for per 30ml / 1 oz.
- Calories
- 99
- Sugar
- 6g
- Carbs
- 7.5g
Per 100ml — 330 kcal · 20g sugar · 25g carbs
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.
Irish Cream — common questions
- How many cocktails are made with Irish Cream?
- There are 3 cocktail recipes featuring Irish Cream in the WhatDrink database.
- What are the most popular cocktails made with Irish Cream?
- Top-ranked cocktails made with Irish Cream include Big Red, Brainteaser, Texas Sling. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
- What is the ABV of Irish Cream?
- Irish Cream has an ABV of approximately 17%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
- What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
- Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Irish Cream with similar ingredients at a glance.
- How do I use the Irish Cream sensory profile to find drinks I like?
- If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Irish Cream, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.