Caramelized Pear Irish Car Bomb

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A decadent take on the traditional Irish Car Bomb, featuring sweet pear syrup and a caramelized pear garnish for a luxurious touch. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together Irish whiskey, pear syrup, Guinness stout for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a chilled pint glass, pour 1/4 cup pear syrup and swirl gently to coat the glass.
  2. Step 2: Slowly pour 8 oz Guinness stout over the syrup, watching it create a smooth, velvety layer at the bottom.
  3. Step 3: Carefully layer 1.5 oz Irish whiskey on top using the back of a spoon to prevent mixing, then garnish with 2 caramelized pear slices placed atop the whiskey layer.

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