Creamy Mint Chocolate Irish Cream Cocktail
A cozy, indulgent cocktail blending rich chocolate, fresh mint, and smooth Irish cream, perfect for chilly nights or festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) Irish Cream Liqueur (e.g., Baileys Original Irish Cream)
- ½ cup (120 ml) Heavy Cream
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) Chocolate Syrup
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Fresh Mint Syrup
- 1 cup (240 ml) Crushed Ice
- Fresh Mint Leaves (for garnish)
- Optional: Cocoa Powder or Chocolate Shavings (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare mint syrup if making homemade: Combine ½ cup water, ½ cup sugar, and fresh mint leaves in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat and cool completely. Strain out mint leaves.
- Chill your serving glasses in the fridge or freezer for at least 10 minutes.
- Add Irish cream liqueur, heavy cream, chocolate syrup, fresh mint syrup, and crushed ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake vigorously for about 20 seconds until well chilled and slightly thickened.
- Strain the mixture into the chilled glasses, leaving ice shards behind.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a light dusting of cocoa powder or chocolate shavings.
- Serve immediately while creamy and cold.
Notes
If cocktail tastes too sweet, add a splash of cold brewed coffee or a pinch of sea salt to balance flavors. If too thick, add a splash of milk or more Irish cream. Use fresh mint syrup for best flavor. Chill glasses ahead for a crisp cocktail. Vegan/dairy-free substitutions include coconut cream and dairy-free Irish cream alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 8
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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