Irish car bomb (cocktail) explained
An Irish car bomb, Irish slammer, Irish bomb shot, or Dublin drop[1] is a cocktail, similar to a boilermaker, made by dropping a bomb shot of Irish cream and Irish whiskey into a glass of Irish stout.[2]
History
The cocktail was invented in the US in 1979 in Wilson's Saloon in Norwich, Connecticut by Charles Burke Cronin Oat.[3] He had originally created a mixed shot drink called a Grandfather combining Baileys Irish Cream and Kahlúa. On 17 March 1977 (Saint Patrick's Day), he added Jameson Irish Whiskey to the drink, calling this drink "the IRA." In 1979, Oat spontaneously dropped this shot into a partially-drunk Guinness, calling the result a Belfast Carbomb or Irish Carbomb.[4]
Name
The "Irish" in the name refers to the drink's Irish ingredients; typically Guinness stout, Baileys Irish Cream, and Jameson Irish Whiskey.[5]
The term "car bomb" combines reference to its "bomb shot" style, as well as the noted car bombings of Northern Ireland's Troubles.[6] [7] The name is considered by many to be offensive, with many bartenders refusing to serve it.[8] [9] [10] Some people, including Irish comedians, have likened it to ordering an "Isis" or "Twin Towers" in an American bar.[11]
In 2014, The Junction nightclub in Oxford included the drink in promotional material for St. Patrick's Day.[12] [13] [14] This drew complaints, followed by withdrawal of the promotion and a public apology by the bar manager.
The drink is known by other names, including: "Irish slammer",[15] "Dublin drop", or simply the "Irish bomb" to avoid offending patrons.
Preparation
The whiskey is layered over the Irish cream in a shot glass, and the shot glass is then dropped into a glass of stout. The drink should be consumed quickly as the alcohol will cause the cream to curdle within a short time.[16] [17]
While Kahlúa was part of the original recipe, it is often excluded from the drink today. Some refer to the original recipe as a Belfast car bomb.[18] [19] [20] [21]
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Dublin Drop. Drizly.com. 18 Aug 2020. May 19, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519040005/https://drizly.com/irish-car-bomb/r-410ff775212c0eaa. live.
- Web site: Irish Car Bomb drink recipe. Drinknation.com. 18 November 2009. July 21, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110721051222/http://www.drinknation.com/drink/irish-car-bomb. live.
- Web site: The Story Behind The Most Infamous St. Patrick's Day Cocktail—And Why You Should Never Order It . Romero . Gabby . 20 February 2024 . www.delish.com . 25 February 2024 .
- Web site: The CARBOMB: The Creation of An Historic Cocktail . Burke Cronin Oat . Charles . www.barnonedrinks.com . 25 February 2024 .
- Web site: This St. Patrick's Day Staple Is a Crowd Pleaser. 2021-05-19. Liquor.com. en. May 17, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210517164829/https://www.liquor.com/recipes/the-irish-car-bomb/. live.
- Web site: Pardilla. Caroline. 2015-03-17. Why the Irish Car Bomb Is St. Patrick's Day's Most Controversial Drink. 2021-05-19. Eater. en. May 19, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519170908/https://www.eater.com/drinks/2015/3/17/8206609/the-story-of-the-irish-car-bomb. live.
- Web site: 2013-03-14. Why You Probably Shouldn't Ever Order An Irish Car Bomb. 2021-05-19. HuffPost. en. May 19, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519171521/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/irish-car-bomb-drink_n_2867367. live.
- News: Dicke. Scott. March 6, 2007. History of Irish Car Bombs Isn't Something to Drink To. Daily Nexus. University of California, Santa Barbara. May 18, 2009. August 7, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110807190106/http://www.dailynexus.com/2007-03-06/history-of-irish-car-bombs-isnt-something-to-drink-to/. live.
- Web site: Detelj. Tina. July 5, 2010. Irish group slams cocktail. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120902145606/http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/new_london_cty/norwich-irish-group-slams-cocktail. September 2, 2012. September 3, 2012. WTNH. New Haven, CT. mdy-all.
- News: Liveline listeners outraged by controversial crossword. Fisher. Rebecca. Extra.ie. 25 April 2022. 25 April 2022. April 25, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220425140508/https://extra.ie/2022/04/25/news/irish-news/its-an-absolute-disgrace-joe-liveline-listeners-outraged-by-controversial-crossword. live.
- Web site: 24 December 2020. Here's Aisling Bea on Americans and their "Irish car bomb" cocktails. 24 December 2020. entertainment.ie. December 24, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201224111026/https://entertainment.ie/tv/tv-news/aisling-bea-americans-irish-car-bomb-cocktails-470502/. live.
- News: March 12, 2014. Nightclub scraps Irish Car Bomb shots poster. March 12, 2014. March 12, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140312225126/http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/11069110.Nightclub_scraps____Irish_car_bomb____shots_poster/. live.
- Web site: 2014-03-12. Junction's 'Irish Car Bomb' poster inflames local opinion. 2021-05-19. Oxford Brookes University. en-GB. May 19, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519170644/https://thetab.com/uk/brookes/2014/03/12/junctions-irish-car-bomb-poster-inflames-local-opinion-2701. live.
- Web site: 2016-03-17. The Irish Car Bomb: the controversial drink with a split reputation. 2021-05-19. the Guardian. en. May 19, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519171718/https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/mar/17/irish-car-bomb-st-patricks-day-bars. live.
- Web site: Gore. Makinze. 2021-03-02. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day With Irish Slammers. 2021-05-19. Delish. en-US. May 19, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519171714/https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a58568/irish-slammers-irish-car-bomb-drink-recipe/. live.
- Book: Sennett, Bob. Complete world bartender guide. November 6, 2009. December 6, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191206075256/http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780553299007. live.
- Book: Charming, Cheryl . 978-1598695908 . 2nd . The Everything Bartender's Book: 750 recipes for classic and mixed drinks . 178 . October 1, 2007 . Everything Books.
- Web site: Carbomb Creation. April 16, 2009. May 18, 2009. April 21, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120421015900/http://shakenwithatwist.wordpress.com/2009/04/16/carbomb-creation/. live.
- Web site: The Meaning of an Irish Car Bomb. March 11, 2009. May 18, 2009. March 10, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120310083258/http://paganmaid-2.livejournal.com/31682.html. live.
- Web site: IrishCarBomb.com. May 18, 2009. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120502113718/http://www.irishcarbomb.com/. May 2, 2012. mdy-all.
- Web site: Belfast Carbomb #1. May 18, 2009. April 22, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120422094935/http://www.barnonedrinks.com/drinks/b/belfast-carbomb-1-6989.html. live.