What ingredients are in a Hot Creamy Bush?

1 shot Irish Whiskey, 3/4 shot Baileys Irish Cream, 6 oz hot Coffee

What glass do you use for a Hot Creamy Bush?

A Hot Creamy Bush is traditionally served in a Irish coffee cup.

How strong is a Hot Creamy Bush?

A Hot Creamy Bush has an estimated ABV of 6,75%.

How many calories are in a Hot Creamy Bush?

A Hot Creamy Bush contains approximately 218 calories per serving.

Hot Creamy Bush

Verre Irish coffee cup

Difficulté Easy

Calories ~218 kcal

ABV 6,75%

Ingrédients

Irish Whiskey 1 shot
Baileys Irish Cream 3/4 shot
Coffee 6 oz hot

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in glass

Warm Creamy

The Hot Creamy Bush is a warm Irish coffee-style drink that layers Irish whiskey and Baileys Irish Cream into a cup of hot coffee. The Baileys adds a creamy, chocolate-tinged sweetness that softens the whiskey and complements the coffee's bitterness. It is a simple, comforting cold-weather drink served in an Irish coffee cup.

History & Origins

The combination of Irish whiskey, cream liqueur, and coffee follows the tradition of Irish Coffee, which was created at Shannon Airport in the 1940s. Baileys Irish Cream itself was introduced in 1974, and cocktails combining it with whiskey and coffee became popular pub drinks in Ireland and the UK throughout the 1980s and 1990s. The exact origin of this particular combination is disputed.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Roasted coffee with a creamy, chocolate-vanilla sweetness from the Baileys and warm whiskey notes. Palate: Rich and warming, with the coffee's bitterness balanced by the cream liqueur's sweetness and the Irish whiskey's smooth malt. Finish: Warm, slightly sweet, with a lingering coffee and cream aftertaste.

coffee creamy warming sweet bitter

Pro Tip

Pour the Baileys last to allow it to float slightly on the surface, creating a layered visual effect before stirring.

Data verified août 2016

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