Irish cream
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| Type | cream liqueur |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Ireland |
| Introduced | 1973 |
| Alcohol by volume | 15–20% |
| Proof (US) | 30°–40° |
| Colour | white |
| Flavour | sweet, creamy |
| Ingredients | Irish whiskey,cream,sugar |
| Variants | Grape wine is sometimes substituted for whiskey |
| Related products | Irish coffee |
Irish cream(Irish:uachtar na hÉireann, uachtar Éireannach)[1]is acream liqueurbased onIrish whiskey,creamand other flavourings. It typically has analcohol 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 Duck Fart. Its largest markets are theUnited Kingdom,Canadaand theUnited States.
It is not a traditional Irish product, as the first version of it,Baileys,was invented in 1973 by EnglishmanTom Jagoin London, in response to a marketing brief from Gilbeys of Ireland (a division ofInternational Distillers & Vintners).[2]Nevertheless, within the European Union, Irish cream is aprotected geographical indicatorproduct that must be produced inIreland.[3]
Brands
[edit]Top brands of Irish cream includeBaileys,Kerrygold,Merrys,CarolansandSaint Brendan's.The largest manufacturer isDiageo.
Use
[edit]Irish cream is served straight,on the rocksor inmixed drinks,often layered in a shot glass withKahlúaandGrand Marnierto make a B-52 shot or mixed withcoffeeorhot chocolate.It is also a common addition toWhite Russians.Some use Irish cream to flavour desserts and other sweet treats.[4]
See also
[edit]- Irish coffee,a more traditional Irish whiskey cocktail of similar principle
References
[edit]- ^"Fíorú Uachtar Éireannach agus Leachtóir Uachtar Éireannach".www.gov.ie.July 13, 2020.
- ^Gluckman, David (October 2, 2017)."In 1973, I invented a 'girly drink' called Baileys".The Irish Times.Retrieved9 September2019.
- ^Taylor, Charles (December 11, 2017)."Irish cream liqueur sales set to break 100m bottle barrier this year".Irish Times.Retrieved23 October2019.
- ^"Easter Egg Fondant & Irish Cream".John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen.itv.com.Retrieved9 April2023.
