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Irish Coffee
Irish whiskey, hot coffee, sugar, lightly whipped cream. Joe Sheridan, Foynes Airport, 1942 — invented for cold transatlantic passengers.
Servings
Served inMug
MethodBuilt
Ingredients
- Irish Whiskey1½ ounces
- Hot Coffee4 ounces
- Brown Sugar2 teaspoons
- Lightly Whipped Cream1 ounce
Directions
Pour hot coffee into a warmed glass mug. Add sugar and stir to dissolve. Add Irish whiskey. Float lightly whipped cream over the back of a spoon so it sits on top.
Notes
Cream should be lightly whipped — pourable, but holds shape on top. Don't stir after adding the cream — drink the coffee through it.