The Irish car bomb is a mixed drink made with stout, Irish cream, and Irish whiskey. It is named after the explosive experience it creates and is associated with Irish culture and conflict. Variations include using different types of beer, whiskey, and creamers. It can be dressed up for special occasions, such as using mint schnapps in place of Irish cream.
Not the best-known of all mixed drinks, Irish car bomb is a variety of cauldrons that can be brewed with a number of different types of beers and different types of spirits. The name of the drink is created by combining two factors. First, it is considered a product of Irish culture. Secondly, the actual combination is believed to create an explosive experience which is not dissimilar to the car bombs used by the Provisional Irish Republican Army during the struggles in that country.
There are also several names commonly associated with the Irish car bomb. All names tend to be colorful and in some cases indicate perceptions of the conflict that is often associated with the drink. Some people know it as the Belfast car bomb, while others will order an IRA car bomb. In some cases, the drink bears the more neutral name of the peacemaker.
The basic Irish car bomb recipe calls for the use of three ingredients. Stout is enhanced with the help of Irish Cream and Irish whiskey. Where some variations come into play depends on the particular types of beer, whiskey and creamers used to make the drink. Guinness is a popular choice for the stout or beer component, while Bailey’s Irish Cream is considered by many to be the only option for the cream portion of the drink. When it comes to whisky, Jameson is often considered the best choice for an authentic Irish car bomb, though fans of the drink in the US will likely substitute Jim Beam or a similar whiskey for the mix.
There are ways to dress an Irish car bomber for special occasions. When turning to December, it can be prepared with mint schnapps substituting for Irish cream, giving the drink a decidedly wintry feel. For presentation to a group, a large pitcher of beer can be used for the stout. When delivered to the table, a glass of whiskey is dropped into the pitcher, then topped with the Irish cream.
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