Nutty Irishman
Irish cream and hazelnut liqueur over ice. Rich and nutty.
Built in glass · Rocks glass · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 17% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Irish cream
- 30 ml Hazelnut liqueur
- Grated nutmeg (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 30 ml irish cream into the glass
- Pour 30 ml Hazelnut liqueur into the glass
- Garnish
Tip
Serve over ice and stir gently.
About the Nutty Irishman
The cream family. Cream drinks became fashionable in the early 1900s, when the Alexander and its cousins appeared. They had a second golden age in the 1970s and 1980s with the Grasshopper, the White Russian and the Mudslide. Serve them after dinner, in place of dessert.
Nutty Irishman FAQ
What's in a Nutty Irishman?
30 ml irish cream, 30 ml hazelnut liqueur, garnished with grated nutmeg.
How strong is a Nutty Irishman?
About 17% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 0.9 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Nutty Irishman?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Nutty Irishman in?
A rocks glass, about 300 ml. Serve it over ice. No rocks glass? Use any short, heavy tumbler.
