Ginger-Infused Irish Car Bomb

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

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A spirited take on the traditional Irish Car Bomb with fresh ginger syrup and a smooth Irish whiskey base, perfect for cozy nights. This Irish-inspired recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together Irish whiskey, fresh ginger 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 240 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: 7 min Serves 1 Irish cuisine 240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 oz Irish whiskey
1/2 oz fresh ginger syrup
4 oz Guinness stout
1 fresh ginger slice

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Instructions

Step 1: Chill a 12-oz pint glass in the freezer for 3 minutes.
Step 2: Pour 1.5 oz Irish whiskey and 1/2 oz fresh ginger syrup into a shaker; shake vigorously for 15 seconds until frosted.
Step 3: Slowly pour 4 oz Guinness stout over the back of a spoon into the chilled pint glass to create a layered effect, then garnish with a fresh ginger slice.