Irish Coffee

Irish coffee is a delicious dessert cocktail that’s made with hot, strong coffee and Irish whiskey then sweetened with brown sugar and topped with lightly whipped cream.

Why this recipe works

Enjoying a cup of coffee after dinner is a treat that many people enjoy. An Irish Coffee combines your after dinner warm-up with a spiked dessert twist.

When drinking an Irish coffee, the coffee is sipped through the top layer of frothy cream, some of which joins the coffee in your mouth making this is a delicious, creamy after dinner drink!

Ingredients you will need

How to Make a Classic Irish Coffee

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1. Fill a glass mug with hot tap water to bring the glass to a warmer temperature. Empty the mug.
2. Pour the hot coffee into the prepared glass mug, should be about 3/4 full.
3. Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved.
4. Stir in Irish whiskey.
5. To keep the cream from combining with the coffee, you need to whisk the cream. It should be thick and frothy, but not so thick that you cannot pour it.
6. Gently pour the thickened cream over the back of a spoon over the mug. The cream will sit on top of the coffee.
7. Serve hot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sure, you could use alcohol other than Irish whiskey, but it will no longer be an Irish coffee.

Traditional Irish coffee is truly a treat, and very popular on St. Patrick’s Day. Enjoy this hot dessert cocktail after a hearty dinner of Irish Stew!

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