Irish coffee
Irish coffee is a classic warming cocktail that combines rich hot black coffee, smooth Irish whiskey, brown sugar, and a luxurious layer of lightly whipped cream. It offers a perfectly balanced contrast of hot, strong coffee and chilled, velvety cream, making it ideal for chilly evenings or as an after-dinner treat. For the best experience, float the lightly whipped cream gently over the back of a spoon without stirring.
Ingredients
- hot brewed black coffee120 ml
- Irish whiskey40 ml
- Brown sugar1 tsp
- Heavy cream (35%)30 ml
Instructions
4 steps- 1
Preheat a stemmed Irish coffee glass by filling it with hot water, then discard the water.
1 min
- 2
Add the brown sugar to the warmed glass, pour in the hot freshly brewed coffee, and stir well until the sugar dissolves completely.
1 min
85°C
- 3
Add the Irish whiskey into the sweetened coffee and give it a gentle stir.
1 min
- 4
Lightly whip the chilled heavy cream until thick but still pourable, then gently float it over the back of a bar spoon onto the top of the coffee to create a distinct layer.
2 min
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 195 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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