Irish Coffee
Warm up your evenings with the classic elegance of Irish Coffee, a delightful blend of rich flavors and comforting warmth. This timeless drink combines freshly brewed hot coffee, a generous splash of smooth Irish whiskey, and a touch of brown sugar for subtle sweetness. Topped with a luxurious layer of lightly whipped heavy cream, Irish Coffee is as visually stunning as it is satisfying. Perfect for cozy nights or festive gatherings, this simple yet sophisticated recipe can be made in just 5 minutes, delivering a bar-quality experience in the comfort of your home. Sip your way through the velvety cream to the bold coffee-infused whiskey and discover why this iconic Irish treat is cherished worldwide.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 ml Freshly brewed hot coffee
- 40 ml Irish whiskey
- 2 tsp Brown sugar
- 60 ml Heavy cream
Instructions
1. Brew a fresh cup of hot coffee (about 240ml) using your preferred method.
2. Preheat a heatproof glass by filling it with hot water for a minute, then discard the water.
3. Add 2 teaspoons of brown sugar to the preheated glass.
4. Pour in 40ml of Irish whiskey over the sugar.
5. Fill the rest of the glass with the freshly brewed coffee, leaving about 2-3cm of space at the top.
6. Stir gently until the sugar is fully dissolved.
7. Lightly whip the heavy cream (60ml) just until it thickens slightly and can float on the coffee.
8. Carefully pour the whipped cream over the back of a spoon so it floats on the surface of the coffee.
9. Serve immediately, enjoying the drink through the cool cream layer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
318 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.0 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 27 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.9 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 126 mg | 3% | |
*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.
