Guinness & Bailey's Irish Cream Bomb
A smooth, creamy twist on the classic Irish Car Bomb, featuring the perfect balance of stout and Irish cream with a velvety foam top. This recipe, ready in about 3 minutes, brings together Guinness stout, Bailey's Irish Cream, Heavy cream 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 280 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.
Ingredients
- 4 oz Guinness stout
- 1.5 oz Bailey's Irish Cream
- 0.5 oz Heavy cream
- pinch Ground cinnamon
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pour 4 oz Guinness stout into a chilled rocks glass, then carefully layer 1.5 oz Bailey's Irish Cream over the back of a spoon so it floats on top without mixing.
- Step 2: Gently stir the layers once with a bar spoon to create a marbled effect, then top with 0.5 oz heavy cream spooned over the back of a spoon for a creamy foam.
- Step 3: Dust with a pinch of ground cinnamon using a fine mesh strainer for an elegant finish.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Guinness & Bailey's Irish Cream Bomb take to make?
Total time is about 3 minutes (3 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home bartenders find this fits a single afternoon; scale up the batch for parties or pitchers.
How do I store leftover Guinness & Bailey's Irish Cream Bomb?
Refrigerate any leftover guinness & bailey's irish cream bomb in a sealed pitcher or jar for up to 3–4 days. Do not reheat — drinks are served chilled. If the recipe uses sparkling water or fresh herbs, hold those back and add fresh just before pouring so the drink stays bright and fizzy.
Can I substitute ingredients in Guinness & Bailey's Irish Cream Bomb?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Guinness & Bailey's Irish Cream Bomb for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 1 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 1). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Guinness & Bailey's Irish Cream Bomb?
Cocktails cocktails & drinks like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
This has become our go-to cocktails & drinks dish. We make it weekly.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 0-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
