1964 Car Bomb

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.) ☘️🥃

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🍀 1964 Irish Slammer (a.k.a. 1964 Car Bomb Cocktail)

Ingredients

• ½ pint (about 8 oz) Guinness Stout

• ½ shot (0.5 oz) Irish whiskey (Jameson recommended)

• ½ shot (0.5 oz) Irish cream liqueur (like Baileys)

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Instructions

1. Pour the Guinness into a pint glass, filling it halfway.

2. In a shot glass, layer:

   • First, the Irish cream,

   • Then gently float the Irish whiskey on top (pour over the back of a spoon for layering).

3. Drop the shot glass into the Guinness.

4. Drink immediately — it will foam and curdle if left sitting.

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Flavor Profile

• Creamy and malty from the Guinness

• Sweet and rich from the Irish cream

• Warm and spicy from the whiskey
  The combination gives a dessert-like, velvety mouthfeel with a strong kick — smooth but powerful.

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💡 Tips

• Use cold Guinness for the best flavor balance.

• Don’t let it sit — the cream reacts with the stout and thickens quickly.

• If you prefer a less heavy version, try using nitro cold brew coffee instead of Guinness for a “1964 Coffee Bomb.”

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🧾 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