Liqueurs
Irish Cream
- Liqueur
- 17% ABV
- 4 drinks
What is Irish Cream?
Irish cream is a cream liqueur made only on the island of Ireland from fresh Irish dairy cream emulsified in a sweetened, flavoured spirit base containing Irish whiskey.
Is this for me?
Choose this if…
- ✓You want rich, creamy texture and sweetness.
- ✓Features in 4 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 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
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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.