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How to make Irish Coffee
Irish Coffee, a classic and beloved drink that has been enjoyed for decades. If you are a coffee lover, then this drink is a must-try. It is a unique blend of hot coffee, Irish whiskey, brown sugar, and whipped cream, which creates a smooth and delightful flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 Irish
Calories: 544 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Irish
Ingredients
- 2 cups hot coffee
- 3 ounces Irish whiskey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or to taste
For the whipped cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Optional: cinnamon
Instructions
- Brew fresh hot coffee.
- While the coffee is brewing, prepare your glass by warming it with hot water and lightly whip your cream with the sugar until it is a smooth and pourable texture.
- Empty the warm water from the glass and add the brown sugar.
- Add the Irish whiskey to the glass and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Pour the hot coffee into the glass and stir until everything is completely dissolved.
- Gently pour the whipped cream over the top of the coffee, so that it sits on top and creates a smooth and creamy texture.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
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Notes
- Variations on this recipe:
- Mint Irish Coffee: Add a splash of crème de menthe to your Irish Coffee for a refreshing twist.
- Chocolate Irish Coffee: Add a spoonful of chocolate syrup to your Irish Coffee for a rich and decadent flavor.
- Bailey’s Irish Coffee: Replace the whiskey with Bailey’s Irish Cream for a sweeter, creamier flavor.
- Spiced Irish Coffee: Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to your Irish Coffee for a warm and cozy flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
544kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
27g
(135%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
134mg
(45%)
Sodium
39mg
(2%)
Potassium
238mg
(7%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
1749IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Irish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 544
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 544kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 134mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 39mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 238mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1749IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.