Description
Original Irish Coffee is a delightful fusion of robust coffee, smooth Irish whiskey, and luscious whipped cream. This classic drink not only warms you up on chilly evenings but also adds a touch of charm to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz freshly brewed strong coffee
- 1.5 oz Irish whiskey (e.g., Jameson)
- 1–2 tsp brown sugar (to taste)
- 2 oz heavy cream
Instructions
- Brew about 8 ounces of strong coffee.
- Warm a heatproof glass with hot water; discard the water afterward.
- Add 1-2 teaspoons of brown sugar to the glass and fill it with hot coffee until three-quarters full. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
- Pour in 1.5 ounces of Irish whiskey and stir gently.
- In a separate bowl, lightly whip 2 ounces of heavy cream until it reaches soft peaks.
- Carefully pour the whipped cream over the back of a spoon onto the coffee mixture, allowing it to float on top.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 36mg