By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 2
5 min
Irish Coffee
Recipe GLPR5b885c39cd9cf1
A classic Irish cocktail combining hot strong coffee with smooth Irish whiskey, sweetened with demerara sugar, and topped with a generous layer of whipped cream. The warmth of the coffee mingles with the spirit while the cold cream creates a perfect contrast with each sip.
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Ingredients
2 fluid ounces Irish whiskey
2 teaspoons Demerara sugar
8 fluid ounces Strong hot coffee
2 heaped tablespoons Whipped cream
Directions
Heat two sturdy coffee glasses or mugs by filling them with hot water and letting them warm for 1-2 minutes, then empty. This ensures they won't crack when the hot coffee is added.
Pour 1 fluid ounce of Irish whiskey into each warmed glass.
Add 1 teaspoon of demerara sugar to each glass and stir until the sugar dissolves into the whiskey.
Pour approximately 4 fluid ounces of strong hot coffee into each glass, filling them almost to the brim. Stir well to combine the whiskey, sugar, and coffee.
Carefully spoon 1 heaped tablespoon of whipped cream over the surface of each glass, letting it float on top of the hot coffee. Serve immediately.
Comments
This is a straightforward cocktail with ingredients stocked everywhere—whiskey, sugar, and coffee are universally available at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, or ALDI, and whipped cream is standard dairy. The five-minute timing is honest; there's no hidden prep beyond heating water and whisking cream. Cost per serving runs around $3 to $4, driven entirely by the whiskey quality you choose, making it economical for an evening drink. The only minor friction is that good Irish whiskey deserves better than grocery-store bottom shelf, but that's a choice rather than a necessity.
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