By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 1
114 cal · 5 min
Irish Coffee
Recipe GLPR02c20a7f7e0b51
A classic Irish coffee featuring hot black coffee blended with smooth Irish whiskey and a touch of brown sugar, topped with a layer of lightly whipped cream and finished with a hint of nutmeg. This warming cocktail is perfect for enjoying after a meal or on a chilly day.
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Ingredients
2 tbsp Double cream
150 ml Freshly brewed black coffee
50 ml Irish whiskey
¾ tsp Brown sugar
pinch Freshly grated nutmeg
Directions
Pour the freshly brewed black coffee into a heatproof mug or glass. Add the Irish whiskey and brown sugar, then stir well until the sugar has completely dissolved.
While the coffee mixture is being prepared, lightly whip the double cream until it reaches a soft, slightly thickened consistency but is not fully whipped.
Gently pour the whipped cream over the back of a spoon onto the surface of the hot coffee to create a floating layer on top.
Sprinkle a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg over the cream layer and serve immediately while hot.
Comments
All ingredients are common staples at every Charlotte grocery chain—heavy cream, coffee, whiskey, brown sugar, and nutmeg are stocked everywhere from Walmart to Harris Teeter. The cost per serving is under $2, driven only by the whiskey pour, which makes this a legitimate budget treat. The stated five minutes is honest: you brew coffee, pour whiskey and sugar, and whip cream, with no hidden prep work. This is a classic single-serve dessert drink that doesn't reheat but doesn't need to, and it's fussy enough to feel special without requiring any technique beyond basic bartending.
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