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Irish Coffee

A coffee and sweet whiskey cocktail ∙ Warm up; Dry shake ∙ 7 min ∙ 8.8%

Ingredients

~245 kcal per serving

1
Servings
  • Irish whiskeyIrish whiskey30 ml
  • Brown sugar syrupBrown sugar syrup10 ml
  • Double espresso (hot)Double espresso (hot)60 ml
  • Double cream/heavy creamDouble cream/heavy cream30 ml

Garnish

  • Coffee beansCoffee beans

Instructions for 1 serving

  1. Pre-heat a toddy glass
  2. Fill with hot water and let it stand
  3. Dry shake (without ice) Double cream/heavy cream 30 ml
  4. Discard the water from the glass
  5. Pour in Irish whiskey 30 ml
  6. Carefully light the whiskey with a long match or lighter
  7. Wait 15–20 seconds and cover with a saucer to extinguish the flame
  8. Add Brown sugar syrup 10 ml and Double espresso 60 ml to the glass
  9. Stir lightly
  10. Float the Double cream/heavy cream over the back of a bar spoon
  11. Garnish with three coffee beans

History

Irish Coffee was dreamed up to warm cold travelers at an airport in Ireland, marrying coffee’s comfort with a gentle whiskey kick. Its creamy top and smooth finish made it instantly memorable. Over time, it became the go-to drink for lifting spirits and starting conversations. Irish Coffee remains a favorite way to bring a little warmth into any chilly moment.

Tags

  • Whiskey
  • Coffee
  • Europe
  • After work
  • Winter holidays
  • Vegetarian
  • Sweet

Tags

  • Whiskey
  • Coffee
  • Europe
  • After work
  • Winter holidays
  • Vegetarian
  • Sweet

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