By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 1
5 min
Gort's Reprieve Irish Coffee
Recipe GLPR3496e8ffd4ef57
A sophisticated Irish coffee cocktail that combines hot brewed coffee with smooth Irish whiskey and amaro liqueur, sweetened with simple syrup and enhanced by optional coffee bitters. Topped with a generous layer of whipped cream and finished with warm spice garnishes and fresh mint, this elegant drink offers a perfect balance of rich coffee flavor, subtle herbal notes, and creamy texture.
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Ingredients
4 fluid ounces Hot freshly brewed coffee
1½ fluid ounces Redbreast Irish Whiskey
¾ fluid ounces Amaro liqueur (such as Luxardo Amaro Abano)
1 teaspoon Simple syrup
4 dashes Bittermens New Orleans Coffee Bitters
Whipped cream
Ground nutmeg
Ground cinnamon
Ground allspice
1 Fresh mint leaf
2 Coffee beans
Directions
Pour the hot brewed coffee into a heat-safe glass or Irish coffee cup.
Add the Irish whiskey, amaro liqueur, simple syrup, and coffee bitters (if using) to the coffee.
Stir all ingredients together until well combined and the syrup is fully dissolved.
Top the cocktail with a generous layer of whipped cream, allowing it to float on the surface.
Dust the whipped cream with a light sprinkle of ground nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice.
Garnish with a fresh mint leaf and place two coffee beans on top of the whipped cream as a final touch.
Serve immediately while the coffee is still hot, enjoying the contrast between the warm spiced coffee and cool whipped cream.
Comments
This is a cocktail, not a meal, and scores as a single-serving drink rather than a weeknight recipe. All ingredients are available at standard Charlotte chains—coffee, whiskey, and amaro at any Kroger, Harris Teeter, or Walmart, with spices in the baking aisle. The real catch is amaro, a digestif liqueur that not every location stocks; plan to stop at Publix or a dedicated liquor retailer if your neighborhood Harris Teeter doesn't carry it. At $2–3 per drink depending on whiskey and amaro brands, it's cheaper than a bar pour but still premium for home. The 5-minute stated time is honest. This works as a dessert drink or after-dinner occasion rather than a meal, reheats poorly (best consumed fresh), and demands the reader already wants to make cocktails at home.
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