Served on St Patrick’s Day in the US,the drink is least favorite in the UK, where many remember the violence and deaths provoked by the TroublesBartenders, or as a breed,are not overly concerned with political correctness when it comes to cocktail names. Many tips have been culled by serving Slippery Nipples, Screaming Orgasms and Between the Sheets. The latter actually dates back to the 1930s, or showing that barkeeps have long been comfortable with cocktails that approach with a wink and a nod.
But barroom banter can descend into a deep freeze when one favorite St Patrick’s Day drink is called for: the Irish Car Bomb,which consists of a shot of Irish whiskey, Bailey’s Irish Cream and sometimes Kahlúa, and served alongside (or dropped into) a pint of Guinness. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com