Liqueurs
Irish Cream Liqueur
- Liqueur
- 17% ABV
- 1 drink
Is this for me?
Choose this if…
- ✓You want rich, creamy texture and sweetness.
- ✓Features in 1 WhatDrink drinks.
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- ✗You prefer dry or spirit-forward cocktails.
At a Glance
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
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What is Irish Cream Liqueur?
Irish Cream Liqueur is mapped to the Liqueurs reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.
What does Irish Cream Liqueur taste like?
aromatic, structured, cocktail-ready, flavor-led, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Irish Cream Liqueur profile
Best used for: creamy cocktails, citrus cocktails, dessert drinks, layered shots
aromatic, structured, cocktail-ready, flavor-led, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
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Nutrition per measure
Approx. values for per 30ml / 1 oz.
- Calories
- 96
- Sugar
- 6g
- Carbs
- 7.5g
Per 100ml — 320 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 Liqueur — common questions
- How many cocktails are made with Irish Cream Liqueur?
- There are 1 cocktail recipe featuring Irish Cream Liqueur in the WhatDrink database.
- What is the ABV of Irish Cream Liqueur?
- Irish Cream Liqueur 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 Liqueur with similar ingredients at a glance.
- How do I use the Irish Cream Liqueur sensory profile to find drinks I like?
- If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Irish Cream Liqueur, 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.