Irish Eyes Are Smiling
Transport your taste buds to the Emerald Isle with the indulgent "Irish Eyes Are Smiling" cocktail, a creamy, mint-infused delight perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or any special occasion. This luxurious drink combines the velvety richness of Baileys Irish Cream with the robust kick of Irish whiskey and the refreshing sweetness of green crème de menthe, all balanced by a splash of lush heavy cream. Shaken over ice for ultimate chill and served in a glass rimmed with festive green sugar, this cocktail is as visually captivating as it is delicious. Top it off with a garnish of fresh mint leaves for an elegant finishing touch. Ready in just five minutes, this easy Irish cocktail is destined to make you—and your guests—smile with every sip.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 ounce Irish Whiskey
- 0.5 ounce Crème de Menthe (green)
- 1 ounce Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Ice Cubes
- 2 leaves Fresh Mint Leaves (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Green Sugar Sprinkles (optional, for decorating rim)
Instructions
Optional: Prepare your glass by rimming it with green sugar. To do this, dip the rim of the glass in a little water or simple syrup, then press it into a plate of green sugar sprinkles.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
Pour the Baileys Irish Cream, Irish whiskey, crème de menthe, and heavy cream into the shaker.
Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well-blended and chilled.
Strain the mixture into a prepared glass over fresh ice or serve it straight up in a chilled glass.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
418 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.8 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 33 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 88 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
