If you have never heard of a popular mixed drink called the Irish Car Bomb then let me fill you in really quickly shall I? Basically it’s called such because it involves two classic Irish beverages mixed together for the perfect culmination of dark beer and creamy, Irish liquor. A classic Irish Car Bomb is made by pouring a pint glass two-thirds of the way full with Guinness Lager, and then adding an additional shot of Bailey’s Irish Cream to the mixture. The drink is then downed as quickly as possible and this maneuver is repeated until a buzz is felt and the drinker can handle no more; think Sake Bomber meets the Ireland and you will have the right idea in mind.

So, with the coming New Year’s Eve upon us, the ideal time to drink an Irish Car Bomb is at midnight – when you can toast the coming New Year with a good friend and be well on your way to insobriety in a matter of a few drinks. The creamy and rich flavor of the Irish Cream liquor mixes quite fondly with the stout and brisk nature of the dark Guinness beer, making a great mix drink that goes down smoothly and offers a robust aftertaste. Nobody is really for sure on where and when this popular mix drink originated, but one thing is for sure: drink a few of these and the night may take an entirely different twist than you had expected.