Description
Indulge in the creamy, spirited delight of a classic Irish Coffee. This beloved hot cocktail features the rich flavors of coffee and Irish whiskey topped with a luxurious layer of whipped cream for a truly decadent experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Coffee:
- 1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee
Sweetener:
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Irish Whiskey:
- 1 1/2 ounces Irish whiskey
Whipped Cream Topping:
- Freshly whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Pour the Coffee: Pour the hot coffee into a warm mug or heatproof glass.
- Sweeten: Stir in the brown sugar until fully dissolved.
- Add Whiskey: Add the Irish whiskey and stir gently to combine.
- Add Cream: Hold a spoon over the coffee and slowly pour the freshly whipped cream over the back of the spoon so it floats on top.
- Enjoy: Do not stir; sip the hot coffee through the layer of cream for the classic Irish Coffee experience.
Notes
- For best results, use lightly whipped cream so it floats easily.
- You can also warm your mug beforehand by filling it with hot water for a few seconds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage, Cocktail
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
