Serves 4
25 min
Irish Coffee
Recipe GLPRd7ef05446cf20c
A classic Irish cocktail that combines hot freshly brewed black coffee with smooth Irish whiskey, sweetened with sugar, and topped with a luxurious layer of whipped heavy cream. The warmth of the coffee contrasts beautifully with the cool, velvety cream, while the whiskey adds a rich depth of flavor. Perfect for after dinner or as an indulgent treat on a chilly day.
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Ingredients
5 cups fresh brewed black coffee
4 ounces Irish whiskey (such as Jameson)
sugar cubes (approximately 3-4 tablespoons sugar)
1 cup heavy cream
Directions
Brew 5 cups of strong black coffee using your preferred method and let it stay hot while you prepare the drinks.
Pour 1 ounce of Irish whiskey into each of 4 heat-safe mugs or glasses.
Add approximately 1 sugar cube (or about ¾ to 1 tablespoon of sugar) to each mug and stir to combine with the whiskey.
Slowly pour 1¼ cups of the hot black coffee into each mug, stirring gently to dissolve the sugar completely.
In a separate container, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form—it should be thick but still pourable.
Gently pour the whipped cream over the back of a spoon held just above the surface of each coffee drink, allowing it to settle on top in a thick layer.
Serve immediately while the coffee is hot and the cream is cool, stirring the cream into the coffee with each sip if desired.
