Irish Coffee Indulgence: A Cozy Twist on a Classic Treat
Irish Coffee is a festive hot cocktail perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Equipment
- medium bowl
- whisk
- mug or glass cup
- jigger
Ingredients
Whipped Cream
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
Coffee Base
- 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
- 4 ounces hot coffee
- 1 ½ ounce Irish whiskey Jameson is recommended.
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a medium bowl, add the heavy whipping cream. Whisk until it lightly thickens and just begins to hold a soft peak, about 2 to 3 minutes. Refrigerate until ready to top.
- Fill a tall mug or glass cup with hot tap water and allow it to sit for about 2 minutes to warm. Discard the water.
- To the warmed glass, add the brown sugar and hot coffee. Stir to dissolve the sugar.
- Use a jigger to add the whiskey to the glass and briefly stir to combine.
- Top the drink with 1 inch of whipped cream to fill the glass. Garnish with sprinkles and chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
Add 2 teaspoons of brown sugar to make it sweeter. For substitutes, use granulated sugar, honey, or maple syrup. Garnish with cinnamon, nutmeg, or chocolate shavings. For a variation, add 1 ounce of Irish cream or Baileys and reduce the whiskey to ½ ounce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 118kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 12mgPotassium: 28mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 437IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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