Guinness reimagined with four bold cocktails

Guinness is often regarded as a stout best enjoyed straight from the bottle. Now, the iconic brew is being reimagined through four distinctive cocktails that showcase its versatility in unexpected ways. For those who may not usually reach for Guinness on its own, these cocktails offer a fresh way to experience the brand, with each serve exploring a different flavour profile while preserving Guinness’ signature depth and character.

GUINNESS ESPRESSO MARTINI

Rich, smooth and indulgent, the Guinness espresso martini is a creamy take on the classic espresso martini, combining Guinness, Baileys Original Irish Cream and milk for a decadent dessert-like serve.

INGREDIENTS

1.5oz coffee
1.5oz Guinness
1oz Baileys Original Irish Cream
1oz milk
1oz clear syrup 

DIRECTIONS

Add coffee, Guinness, Baileys Original Irish Cream, milk, and clear syrup to a shaker with ice. Shake well until chilled and smooth, then strain into a martini glass. Garnish with powdered cinnamon and/or whipped cream. 

BLACK RUSSIAN

This cocktail brings together vodka, coffee liqueur, Pepsi, and Guinness for a dark, layered drink. With a light touch of sweetness, it offers a smooth finish for those who enjoy a more velvety cocktail experience. 

INGREDIENTS

1oz Smirnoff vodka
1oz Pepsi
1.5oz Guinness
1oz coffee liqueur

DIRECTIONS

Build the cocktail directly in the glass over ice by adding the Smirnoff vodka, coffee liqueur, and Pepsi, then topping with Guinness. Stir gently to combine.

TWILIGHT ZONE

The twilight zone is a bold, whisky-based cocktail that blends Guinness into a rich, flavourful cocktail.  

INGREDIENTS

1.5oz Johnnie Walker Black Label
1oz lime juice
1oz clear syrup
1.5oz Guinness
Additional Guinness for topping

DIRECTIONS

Add Johnnie Walker Black Label, lime juice, clear syrup, and Guinness to a shaker with ice. Shake well until chilled, then strain into a glass. Top with Guinness and serve.

GUINNESS FLOAT

The Guinness float is a fun, indulgent serve made for those who enjoy dessert-inspired cocktails. 

INGREDIENTS

3 small scoops of vanilla ice cream
1oz coffee (or chocolate) liqueur 
1 chilled bottle of Guinness

Optional mix-in: 1oz Johnnie Walker Black Label (for an extra kick)

DIRECTIONS

Place 3 small scoops of vanilla ice cream in a glass. Add coffee liqueur (and optional mix-in), then slowly pour Guinness over the top to create a creamy float.