By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
96 cal · 10 min
Irish Coffee
Recipe GLPR3f31864653062b
A classic Irish coffee combining strong hot coffee, smooth Irish whiskey, and a layer of lightly whipped cream. The mugs are warmed first to keep the coffee hot, then brown sugar is stirred in before the whiskey is added. The whipped cream is poured gently over the back of a spoon to float on top, creating an elegant and warming cocktail drink.
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Ingredients
4 cups strong brewed coffee
½ cup Irish whiskey
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
Chocolate shavings for garnish
Directions
Pour hot water into each of four mugs and let them sit for 2 minutes to preheat. Discard the water from each mug.
Add ½ tablespoon of light brown sugar to the bottom of each preheated mug.
Pour 1 cup of hot strong coffee into each mug and stir well to completely dissolve the sugar.
Pour 2 tablespoons of Irish whiskey into each mug and stir to combine.
In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer or whisk by hand to beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. The cream should be thick and creamy but still pourable.
Hold a warm spoon just above the surface of the coffee in each mug and gently pour the whipped cream over the back of the spoon. The cream will float on top of the coffee, creating a distinct layer.
Sprinkle chocolate shavings over the whipped cream as garnish. Serve immediately while hot.
Comments
This is a straightforward after-dinner drink that checks every box for the Charlotte market. All five ingredients are stocked at any Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, or ALDI; the only mild variable is whether you have a preferred Irish whiskey brand, but standard options like Jameson or Bushmills cost $25–$35 and appear everywhere. At roughly $3 to $4 per serving, it's reasonable for a whiskey drink and scales easily. The ten-minute time is honest; you brew coffee, whip cream, and pour, with zero active cooking fussiness. This works as a two-person or four-person dessert course, reheats poorly (which is fine—it's meant to be made to order and consumed warm), and holds no special claim on seasonality. It is not a meal but exactly what it claims: a quick, available, familiar indulgence.
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