Guinness Beer Cocktails: Smooth, bold, and unmistakably Irish ☘️ these Guinness cocktails take the pint to the next level.

Guinness isn’t just a stout — it’s a cocktail ingredient with real depth. Its creamy body, roasty malt, and subtle bitterness make it a natural partner for whiskey, liqueurs, and spices.

These Guinness cocktails are great for St. Patrick’s Day, fall nights, or anytime you want a dark beer drink with something extra.

🥃 1. Black Velvet

Elegant and dramatic — stout meets sparkling.

A 50/50 blend of Guinness and brut Champagne (or dry cider).
Pour Champagne first, then slowly float Guinness on top for a layered effect.

Ingredients:

• 4 oz Guinness
• 4 oz Champagne or dry sparkling wine

Instructions:

1. Fill flute halfway with Champagne.
2. Float Guinness on top by pouring gently over a spoon.

🍫 2. Guinness & Baileys (aka Mini Guinness)

Sweet, creamy, and dangerously drinkable. Guinness and Baileys are the dream team — smooth, indulgent, and great served layered or mixed.

Ingredients:

• 3 oz Guinness
• 1 oz Baileys Irish Cream

Instructions:

1. Pour Guinness into a small glass.
2. Float Baileys on top over a spoon or stir to blend.

🔥 3. Irish Car Bomb (Drop Shot)

The infamous party drink — creamy, malty, and fast.

Ingredients:

• ½ pint Guinness
• ½ shot Baileys
• ½ shot Irish whiskey

Instructions:

1. Fill a shot glass with Baileys and whiskey.
2. Drop it into the Guinness and chug immediately.

🧊 4. Guinness Old Fashioned

A dark, malty twist on the classic cocktail.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Irish whiskey
• 2 oz Guinness (flat or reduced)
• ½ oz simple syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Orange peel

Instructions:

1. Stir whiskey, Guinness, syrup, and bitters with ice.
2. Strain over fresh ice and garnish with orange peel.

🍦 5. Guinness Float

Dessert + drink = yes, please.
Just scoop vanilla ice cream into a pint glass and pour Guinness over the top.

Ingredients:

• 1–2 scoops vanilla ice cream
• 6–8 oz Guinness

Instructions:

1. Add ice cream to a chilled glass.
2. Slowly pour in Guinness and serve with a spoon and straw.

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🍀 6. Black Russian Guinness

Smooth, dark, and a little boozy.
A stout-spiked twist on the Black Russian cocktail.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz vodka
• 1 oz Kahlúa
• 4 oz Guinness

Instructions:

1. Stir vodka and Kahlúa with ice.
2. Top with Guinness and gently stir.

🍫 7. Chocolate Guinness Martini

Decadent and rich — a dessert cocktail that sips like a stout milkshake.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Irish cream
• 1 oz chocolate liqueur
• 3 oz Guinness
• Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (optional)

Instructions:

1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
2. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with chocolate.

🧂 8. Guinness Michelada

Savory and spicy — the stout take on a classic beer cocktail.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz Guinness
• 2 oz tomato juice or Clamato
• 1 oz lime juice
• Dash Worcestershire
• Dash hot sauce
• Salt & chili powder for rim

Instructions:

1. Rim a tall glass with chili-salt.
2. Add all ingredients over ice and stir.
3. Garnish with lime and serve.

🍁 9. Guinness Maple Whiskey Smash

Sweet, smoky, and perfect for fall.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Irish whiskey
• ½ oz maple syrup
• ½ oz lemon juice
• 3 oz Guinness

Instructions:

1. Shake whiskey, syrup, and lemon with ice.
2. Pour into glass and top with Guinness.

Final Thoughts: Rich, Roasty, and Ready to Pour

Guinness brings bold depth to every cocktail it touches — from creamy dessert drinks to spicy sippers and modern Irish twists. Whether you’re mixing for St. Patrick’s Day, dessert hour, or late-night hangs, these recipes give stout the spotlight it deserves.

Pro tip: Let Guinness settle before mixing for smoother results, and experiment with beer reductions for added intensity.

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