5 from 18 votes
Irish Coffee
Irish Coffee is a warm cocktail combining hot coffee, brown sugar, and Irish whiskey, topped with softly whipped heavy cream. The cream floats on top, creating a light, creamy layer contrasting with the robust coffee below. This drink is served as a comforting beverage, highlighting the whiskey's warmth balanced by the sweetness and creaminess.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
serving
Calories:
325 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Irish
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup heavy cream chilled (see note 1)
- 1 1/2 ounces Irish whiskey (3 tablespoons, see note 2)
- 1-2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 4 ounces coffee hot (see note 3, freshly brewed
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add heavy cream and beat until soft peaks form, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- In the bottom of a mug, add whiskey. Add brown sugar and stir to dissolve.
- Top with hot coffee. Pour the thickened cream over the back of a chilled spoon so it floats on top of the coffee.
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Notes
- Use heavy cream with 50% to 60% fat and whip to soft peaks so it floats properly on coffee.
- Preferred Irish whiskeys include Killbeggan, Jameson, or Paddy's for balanced taste; avoid sharper brands like Bushmills if possible.
- Ensure coffee is very hot to fully dissolve brown sugar.
- This recipe yields one drink per batch and is best prepared individually for freshness.
- Use an Irish Coffee mug or a clear glass to showcase the drink's layers.
Nutrition Information
Serving
8ounces
Calories
325kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
19mg
(1%)
Potassium
118mg
(3%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
875IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8ounces | |
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 875IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.