By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 1
81 cal · 5 min
Slightly Improved Irish Coffee
Recipe GLPR40602d89eb1b64
A refined take on the classic Irish coffee, combining hot brewed filter coffee with smooth Irish whiskey, a touch of Demerara syrup for subtle sweetness, a hint of pimento bitters for complexity, and a float of velvety half and half cream on top. Warming, sophisticated, and perfectly balanced.
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Ingredients
6 ounce hot filter coffee
1.5 ounce Irish whiskey
0.5 ounce Demerara syrup
3 dash pimento bitters
2 ounce half and half cream
Directions
Brew 6 ounces of fresh filter coffee and pour into a warm cocktail glass or Irish coffee cup.
Add the Irish whiskey and Demerara syrup to the hot coffee, stirring gently until the syrup dissolves completely.
Add the three dashes of pimento bitters and stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
Lightly whip the half and half cream until it reaches a pourable consistency, then carefully float it over the back of a bar spoon onto the surface of the coffee so it forms a creamy layer on top.
Serve immediately while the coffee is still hot, with the cream floating on top for a beautiful presentation and luxurious drinking experience.
Comments
This is a single-serve cocktail, not a meal, so ingredient sourcing hinges on one wildcard: pimento bitters are not on the shelf at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, or Walmart in Charlotte, which means a trip to a specialty liquor store or online order. Coffee, whiskey, and cream are standard grocery finds, and demerara syrup costs about $4 for a bottle that makes dozens of drinks. The five-minute claim is honest if you have hot coffee ready—this is truly pour-and-stir—but it's a same-night indulgence, not a keeper. It suits someone with a weeknight cocktail habit and access to a spirits shop.
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