By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
280 cal · 5 min
Irish Coffee
Recipe GLPR2da27e79a627f4
A classic warming cocktail combining strong hot coffee with Irish whiskey, sweetened with brown sugar, and topped with a cloud of softly whipped cream. This traditional Irish drink is perfect for after-dinner occasions or chilly evenings.
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Ingredients
1 cup heavy cream
¼ cup sugar
3 cups strong hot coffee
4 oz. Irish whiskey
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
Chocolate shavings for garnish
Directions
Warm 4 coffee mugs by filling each with hot water and allowing to sit for 2 minutes. Discard the water carefully.
Divide the light brown sugar evenly between the warmed mugs, using ½ teaspoon per mug.
Pour the hot strong coffee into each mug, dividing equally, and stir well until the brown sugar completely dissolves.
Add 1 ounce of Irish whiskey to each mug and stir gently to combine.
Pour the cold heavy cream into a bowl and whisk using an electric mixer on medium speed or by hand with a whisk until soft peaks form. The cream should be thick and hold a shape but remain pourable and not stiff.
Pour the whipped cream slowly over the back of a warm bar spoon held just above the surface of each coffee, allowing the cream to layer gently on top of the hot coffee. The cream should sit as a thick layer above the coffee without fully mixing in.
Garnish each mug with a small amount of chocolate shavings sprinkled over the whipped cream layer. Serve immediately.
Comments
Irish coffee is a legitimate five-minute drink when you have hot coffee ready; all components are stocked at any Charlotte grocery chain and cost roughly $1.50 per serving. The recipe is honest about its time—no hidden complexity—and works perfectly as a simple weeknight dessert or after-dinner drink for four people. The main consideration is that leftover pre-made Irish coffee does not reheat well, so this is strictly a same-night preparation, though the components store fine for future batches.
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