Irish Coffee Recipe
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Irish Coffee Recipe
Description
The Irish Coffee Recipe features a simple combination of Irish whiskey mixed with maple syrup and hot coffee as the base. To finish, a whiskey-infused whipped cream is prepared by whipping heavy cream with additional whiskey and maple syrup until soft peaks form. The coffee is poured into mugs with the whiskey and syrup blend, allowing space for the whipped cream to be floated on top for a layered effect.
The drink offers a smooth balance of bold coffee flavor, the warming notes of whiskey, and a sweet cream topping with subtle maple undertones. It is served immediately to preserve the creamy texture and temperature contrast between coffee and cream.
For an enhanced look and subtle taste variation, a garnish of finely shaved chocolate can be added over the whipped cream, adding a touch of richness without overpowering the drink.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Irish whiskey
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 12 ounces coffee hot brewed
Whiskey Whipped Cream
- ⅓ cup whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon Irish whiskey
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Start by making the whiskey whipped cream. Add the cream, whiskey, and maple syrup to a medium-sized bowl. Using electric beaters, whip the cream until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes.
- Add one ounce of whiskey and maple syrup to each mug. Pour in the coffee, leaving a little room at the top for the cream.
- Top the coffee with whipped cream and serve right away.
Notes
- For an elegant touch, shave chocolate with a vegetable peeler and sprinkle atop the whipped cream before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Irish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Irish coffee | |
| Calories | 307kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 583IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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