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Classic Irish Coffee

A clear glass mug filled with a layered Irish coffee, featuring dark coffee below and thick whipped cream on top.
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A warm, comforting cocktail made with hot coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and topped with a layer of lightly whipped cream.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup hot brewed coffee
  • 1.5 oz Irish whiskey
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream, lightly whipped

Instructions

  1. Warm your Irish coffee glass by filling it with hot water; let it sit for one minute, then discard the water.
  2. Add the brown sugar to the bottom of the warm glass.
  3. Pour the hot brewed coffee into the glass over the sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
  4. Add the Irish whiskey to the coffee mixture. Stir briefly.
  5. Whip the heavy cream until it is slightly thickened but still pourable; do not whip to stiff peaks.
  6. Slowly pour the lightly whipped cream over the back of a spoon held just above the surface of the coffee. This helps the cream float on top, creating a distinct layer.
  7. Serve immediately without stirring.

Notes

  • Use brown sugar for a deeper flavor profile in your coffee with whiskey.
  • For the cream to float correctly, whip it just until soft peaks form; it must remain liquid enough to pour slowly.
  • This after dinner coffee drink is best enjoyed when the cool cream contrasts with the hot spiked coffee underneath.

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