Cocktail Recipes
1964 Car Bomb
The 1964 Car Bomb Cocktail is a bold and creamy drink that’s inspired by the infamous Irish Car Bomb, but with a twist — a nod to 1964, often symbolizing a “retro-style” or slightly modified recipe using richer or vintage ingredients.
(Note: The term “Car Bomb” can be sensitive due to its violent historical context, especially in Ireland. A more respectful name often used today is the “Irish Slammer” or “1964 Irish Slammer.” I’ll give you that recipe below — same drink, better name.) ☘️🥃
🍀 1964 Irish Slammer (a.k.a. 1964 Car Bomb Cocktail)
Ingredients
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½ pint (about 8 oz) Guinness Stout
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½ shot (0.5 oz) Irish whiskey (Jameson recommended)
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½ shot (0.5 oz) Irish cream liqueur (like Baileys)
Instructions
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Pour the Guinness into a pint glass, filling it halfway.
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In a shot glass, layer:
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First, the Irish cream,
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Then gently float the Irish whiskey on top (pour over the back of a spoon for layering).
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Drop the shot glass into the Guinness.
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Drink immediately — it will foam and curdle if left sitting.
Flavor Profile
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Creamy and malty from the Guinness
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Sweet and rich from the Irish cream
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Warm and spicy from the whiskey
The combination gives a dessert-like, velvety mouthfeel with a strong kick — smooth but powerful.
💡 Tips
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Use cold Guinness for the best flavor balance.
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Don’t let it sit — the cream reacts with the stout and thickens quickly.
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If you prefer a less heavy version, try using nitro cold brew coffee instead of Guinness for a “1964 Coffee Bomb.”
🧾 Quick Recipe Card
1964 Irish Slammer
☘️ ½ pint Guinness Stout
🥃 ½ oz Irish whiskey
🍦 ½ oz Irish cream liqueur
Layer cream + whiskey → drop into Guinness → drink immediately
