Irish Coffee
A warming and invigorating cocktail, Irish Coffee is a delightful combination of hot coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, topped with a layer of freshly whipped cream.
Preheat glass and add sugar
Pour hot water into a heatproof Irish coffee glass or mug to preheat it, then discard the water. Add 1 teaspoon brown sugar to the warm glass.
💡 Tips:
- •Preheating the glass keeps the coffee hot longer.
Add coffee and whiskey
Pour 4 ounces (120 ml) hot brewed coffee into the glass and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved. Then add 1.5 ounces (45 ml) Irish whiskey and stir gently to combine.
💡 Tips:
- •Use strong, hot coffee for the best flavor contrast.
Layer cream
Gently float 1 ounce (30 ml) of lightly whipped heavy cream on top of the coffee mixture. You can do this by pouring the cream slowly over the back of a spoon held just above the coffee's surface.
💡 Tips:
- •Whip the cream lightly so it's thick enough to float but still pourable. Do not over-whip.
Garnish and serve
Optionally, garnish with 1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg. Serve immediately without stirring the cream into the coffee.
💡 Tips:
- •The idea is to drink the coffee through the cool cream.
- 💡Use good quality Irish whiskey for a smoother taste.
- 💡Adjust the amount of sugar to your personal preference.
- 💡For the best cream float, ensure the coffee is hot and the cream is cold and lightly whipped.
- 💡Experiment with a small amount of dark chocolate shavings on top for an extra treat.
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