Drinks
Irish Irish Coffee
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- 150 ml (2/3 cup) hot brewed coffee
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 45 ml (3 tbsp) Irish whiskey
- 3 tbsp lightly whipped cream (not fully stiff)
Method
- Warm a heatproof glass with a little hot water, then discard the water.
- Pour the hot coffee into the glass and stir in the brown sugar until dissolved.
- Add the Irish whiskey and stir to combine.
- Lightly whip the cream so it is thick but still pourable, not stiff.
- Gently pour the cream over the back of a spoon so it floats on top of the coffee.
- Serve immediately without stirring, sipping the coffee through the cream layer.
Introduction: Created at Foynes flying boat station in County Limerick to warm weary transatlantic travelers, Irish Coffee layers hot sweetened coffee and Irish whiskey beneath a float of lightly whipped cream, now enjoyed worldwide.
Cultural Background: Created at Foynes flying boat station in County Limerick to warm weary transatlantic travelers, Irish Coffee layers hot sweetened coffee and Irish whiskey beneath a float of lightly whipped cream, now enjoyed worldwide.
Tips: The cream should be whipped only lightly, thick enough to float but still pourable, for the classic layered effect.
Variations: A dash of coffee liqueur can be added alongside the whiskey for extra depth. Naturally vegetarian; not vegan due to dairy cream, though a plant-based cream can be substituted for a non-traditional vegan version.
Storage: Best made and enjoyed fresh; does not store.
Reheating: Not applicable; served immediately after preparation.
Nutrition: Per serving (approx.): 180 kcal, 8g fat, 8g carbohydrate, 1g protein.
FAQs:
Q: Why won't my cream float?
A: It was likely whipped too much or too little; aim for a thick but still pourable consistency.
Q: What whiskey works best?
A: A smooth Irish blended whiskey is traditional and works best for this drink.
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