By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 2
198 cal · 10 min
Maloney's Irish Cream
Recipe GLPR8b4829a6020413
A sophisticated Irish whiskey cocktail that balances smooth cream with peaty Scotch undertones and a delicate floral note. Simple syrup is shaken with Irish whiskey, heavy cream, and a touch of smoky Scotch, then finished with orange-flower water for an elegant drink that's best served over ice.
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Ingredients
1/4 cup raw sugar
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup Irish whiskey, divided
4 tablespoons chilled heavy whipping cream, divided
1/2 teaspoon peaty Scotch whisky, divided
1/4 teaspoon orange-flower water, generously divided
2 cups ice cubes, divided
Directions
In a heavy-bottomed small saucepan over medium heat, combine the raw sugar and 2 tablespoons of water. Stir constantly until the sugar fully dissolves and the mixture comes to a gentle simmer. Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
Pour 2 tablespoons of the cooled sugar syrup into a cocktail shaker. Add 1/4 cup of the Irish whiskey, 2 tablespoons of the chilled heavy cream, 1/4 teaspoon of the peaty Scotch, and a generous 1/8 teaspoon of the orange-flower water.
Add 1 cup of ice cubes to the shaker and cover it tightly. Shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds to chill the drink and incorporate air into the mixture.
Pour the contents of the shaker, including the ice, into a chilled tumbler. This completes the first cocktail.
Repeat the process with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar syrup, 1/4 cup of Irish whiskey, 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, 1/4 teaspoon of peaty Scotch, a generous 1/8 teaspoon of orange-flower water, and 1 cup of ice cubes to create the second drink.
Comments
This is a straightforward 10-minute cocktail for two that doesn't require a special trip—sugar, water, cream, and ice are pantry staples at any Charlotte grocer, and both Irish and Scotch whisky stock readily at Walmart, Food Lion, or Harris Teeter. The real cost driver is the dual whiskey requirement (two premium spirits) and the orange-flower water, which will run $8–$12 per bottle and likely mean a second stop at a specialty grocer or online order unless you already keep it on hand. Expect to budget $25–$35 for the full batch, or about $12–$17 per person. The stated time is honest for mixing, but this is a same-night pour with no leftovers—it's a date-night or special-occasion drink rather than a weeknight go-to.
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