5 from 15 votes
Easy Irish Coffee Recipe
This Easy Irish Coffee combines hot, strong coffee sweetened with brown sugar and enriched with Irish whiskey, topped with a layer of softly whipped cream. The whipped cream is floated over the coffee to create distinct layers and add a smooth, creamy finish. This warming beverage delivers a balanced blend of coffee warmth, gentle sweetness, and whiskey's character, enhanced by the creamy topping.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
serving
Calories:
142 kcal
Course:
Cocktails
Cuisine:
American, Irish
Ingredients
- 7 ounces coffee hot, strong or medium (regular or decaf)
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar packed, light or dark
- 1-1.5 ounces Irish whiskey I used Jameson whiskey
- 1/4 cup Whipped Cream soft whipped
Instructions
- Add hot water to Irish coffee mugs to warm the cups, and let them sit for a minute while you gather the rest of your ingredients. Pour out hot water and add hot coffee and brown sugar to your mug, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
- Stir in the whiskey. And top with whipped cream; please look at the notes for how to make whipped cream and float it on top of the coffee.
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Notes
- Warm the coffee mugs before preparing to help keep the coffee hot longer.
- Float whipped cream gently over coffee by spooning over the back of a spoon for distinct layers.
- For whipped cream, whip cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Optional garnishes include a dash of nutmeg or green sanding sugar for aroma and color.
- Variations include using cold brew coffee, adding half and half for Irish Cream coffee, or substituting whiskey with Bailey’s Irish Cream liqueur.
- Canned whipped cream can be used, but it tends to melt into the drink faster than homemade whipped cream.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cocktail
Calories
142kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
7mg
(0%)
Potassium
130mg
(3%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
103IU
(2%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cocktail | |
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 103IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.