Flaming Irish Coffee
Transport yourself to a cozy Irish pub with the theatrical flair of Flaming Irish Coffee, an irresistible cocktail that combines bold flavor with a show-stopping presentation. This warm, boozy beverage starts with a base of rich, hot brewed coffee sweetened with just a touch of brown sugar, perfectly complementing the smooth kick of Irish whiskey. A dreamy layer of lightly whipped heavy cream adds a creamy contrast, while the pièce de résistance—a sugar cube soaked in high-proof whiskey or rum—is carefully ignited to create a caramelized drizzle that melts into the drink. Perfect for entertaining or warming up on a chilly evening, this flaming cocktail is as delightful to sip as it is to watch come to life. Dazzle your guests with its captivating flame and indulge in the marriage of caramel, coffee, and whiskey in every velvety sip.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 oz hot brewed coffee
- 1.5 oz Irish whiskey
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 oz heavy cream
- 1 unit sugar cube
- 0.5 oz high-proof whiskey (e.g., 151 proof) or overproof rum
Instructions
1. Brew a fresh cup of hot coffee and set it aside.
2. In a heatproof Irish coffee glass or mug, combine the Irish whiskey and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Pour the hot coffee into the glass, leaving about 1 inch of space at the top.
4. Lightly whip the heavy cream until it’s just thickened but still pourable. Gently pour the cream over the back of a spoon to float it on top of the coffee.
5. Place the sugar cube on a metal spoon and pour the high-proof whiskey or overproof rum over it to soak the cube completely.
6. Using a long lighter or matchstick, carefully ignite the sugar cube. Hold it over the drink and let the melted sugar drip into the coffee for a caramelized effect. (Be cautious with the flame and take appropriate safety measures.)
7. Once the flame extinguishes, give the drink a gentle stir and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
357 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.9 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 57 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 23 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.9 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 86 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
