By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 1
2 min
Irish Coffee
Recipe GLPRc0c65fa5c9ced2
A warming Irish classic that combines hot strong coffee, smooth Irish whiskey, and a touch of sweetness, topped with a cloud of lightly whipped heavy cream. Perfect for sipping after dinner or on a chilly evening.
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Ingredients
2 oz. Irish whiskey
5 oz. hot strong brewed coffee
2 tsp. sugar
Heavy cream, lightly whipped
Directions
Brew 5 oz. of strong hot coffee and pour it into an Irish coffee glass or heat-safe mug.
Stir the sugar into the hot coffee until fully dissolved.
Add the Irish whiskey to the sweetened coffee and stir gently to combine.
Lightly whip the heavy cream to soft peaks, creating a cloud-like texture that is still pourable.
Pour the lightly whipped cream slowly over the back of a spoon held just above the surface of the coffee so it floats on top rather than sinking.
Serve immediately and enjoy the contrast of hot coffee and cool cream.
Comments
Irish coffee nails availability and cost: whiskey, coffee, sugar, and heavy cream are stocked everywhere in Charlotte, with no special stops needed. The stated time is honest—two minutes is accurate for warming a glass, brewing coffee, and whipping cream. The real strength is household fit: a single drink recipe means no leftovers waste and no commitment beyond one serving, perfect for a weeknight treat. The only modest drawback is that this is a dessert or after-dinner drink rather than a meal solution, and heavy cream runs about $3 to $4 a pint when you might use just a splash.
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