Creamy Guinness Cocktail Recipe

This creamy Guinness cocktail is the kinda drink you make when you want dessert… but boozy. It’s smooth, strong, cold — basically an Irish coffee’s cooler, lazier cousin. Easy to shake up, no fancy gear needed. Cosy for winter, cheeky enough for late nights too.

Ingredients Needed

For the Drink:

• Ice cubes
• 50ml Irish whiskey
• 30ml condensed milk — sweet, thick, balances the bitter
• 50ml Guinness — just enough for that deep stout flavour

To Finish:

• 1 whole nutmeg — grated on top (trust me)

How To Make Creamy Guinness Cocktail

1. Fill the Glass: Tumbler. Ice. Keep it simple. Big chunks of ice work best, don’t melt too fast.
2. Mix It Up: In a shaker or just a jug, throw in the whiskey, condensed milk, Guinness. Add a few ice cubes too. Doesn’t need to be perfect — I’ve used a protein shaker in a pinch. Shake it up for a solid 30 seconds.
3. Strain It Out: Pour through a strainer into your glass. You want it smooth, no weird bits.
4. Nutmeg Time: Grate fresh nutmeg over the top. Just a little dusting. Smells like Christmas. Or like your nan’s kitchen but with whiskey.

Why I Love This Recipe

First time I made this, I’d had a long day. Like, one of those bone-tired, “I don’t even want to chew” kind of days. Threw this together and honestly… felt like a grown-up milkshake but way more satisfying. The mix of bitter stout, creamy milk, and that whiskey heat? Game changer.

Recipe Tips

• Don’t skip the shake — it blends the condensed milk properly.
• Fresh nutmeg > ground nutmeg. Just tastes better.
• Guinness draught works best — not too fizzy, nice and smooth.
• Want it colder? Chill the glass first.
• No shaker? Use a jar with a lid or a big mug and stir real hard.
• You can batch this ahead, but shake before serving.
• Use a bold Irish whiskey. Something with a bit of fire.

How To Store Creamy Guinness Cocktail

• At Room Temperature: Nope. Needs to stay cold.
• In the Fridge: Store mixed (minus ice) in a sealed jar for up to 2 days. Shake again before serving.
• In the Freezer: Wouldn’t bother. Condensed milk doesn’t freeze well.
• Reheating: Nope — this is a cold drink. Heating it ruins the texture.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: ~230 kcal
• Carbs: 18g
• Protein: 2g
• Fat: 4g
• Sugar: 15g
• Fibre: 0g
• Sodium: 25mg

Let’s Answer a Few Questions!

• Q: Can I use a different beer instead of Guinness?
  A: You can, but Guinness has that creamy, low-fizz thing going. IPAs or lagers don’t hit the same.
• Q: Is there a non-dairy version?
  A: Try sweetened coconut condensed milk. Different vibe, still lush.
• Q: What whiskey works best?
  A: Any Irish whiskey really, but I like Jameson or Bushmills — smooth and not too smoky.
• Q: Can I make this in advance?
  A: Yup. Just shake it again before serving. Nutmeg goes on last.