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Irish Cream on Ice in a rocks glass, drawn with its ingredient layers

Irish Cream on Ice recipe

Also known as Baileys on Ice, Baileys on the Rocks

BuiltRocks glassLarge cube ice15% ABV

The Irish Cream on Ice is a built cocktail, made with Irish cream, served in a rocks glass over a large cube. It is creamy.

Strength: about 15% ABV in the glass, roughly 8 g of alcohol and about 200 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Irish Cream on Ice ingredients

Irish cream60 ml (2 oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make an Irish Cream on Ice

  1. Fill a rocks glass with ice.
  2. Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
  3. Lift once gently with a barspoon.
Glass
Rocks glass
Ice
Large cube
Garnish
None
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Irish Cream on Ice: quick answers

How strong is a Irish Cream on Ice?
About 15% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 8 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Irish Cream on Ice?
About 200 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Irish Cream on Ice served in?
A rocks glass, over one large ice cube.
How many ingredients does a Irish Cream on Ice have?
1 in total: Irish cream. Simple enough to make at home.

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