Irish cream
Carolans brand | |
| Type | Cream liqueur |
|---|---|
| Origin | Ireland |
| Introduced | 1973 |
| Alcohol by volume | 15–20% |
| Proof (US) | 30°–40° |
| Colour | Light brown |
| Flavour | Sweet & creamy |
| Ingredients | Irish whiskey, grain spirit, cream, sugar, caramel, emulsifier, stabiliser |
| Variants | Grain spirit is used in various quantities depending on the brand |
| Related products | Irish coffee |
Irish cream (Irish: uachtar na hÉireann, uachtar Éireannach) is a cream liqueur based on Irish whiskey, cream and other flavourings. It typically has an alcohol by volume (ABV) level of 15 to 20% and is served on its own or in mixed drinks, most commonly mixed with coffee or in shots such as the B-52 or the Baby Guinness. Its largest markets are the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States.