← Back to all recipes
Drinks
Irish Coffee
Invented at the Shannon Airport in 1943 by Joe Sheridan to warm arriving passengers. Irish whiskey, hot coffee, sugar, and a float of cream. Warm, boozy, and perfect for cold evenings.
Prep5 minutes
Cook5 minutes
Serves1 mug
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz Irish whiskey (Jameson)
- 8 oz hot brewed coffee
- 1 tsp brown sugar (or 1/2 oz simple syrup)
- 1 oz heavy cream (lightly whipped)
Instructions
- 1. Warm an Irish coffee glass with hot water, then discard.
- 2. Add whiskey, coffee, and sugar. Stir to dissolve.
- 3. Gently float the cream on top by pouring over the back of a spoon.
- 4. Serve hot. Do not stir after adding cream.
← Back to all recipes
🛒 Recommended Kitchen Essentials
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
💬 Comments
Loading comments...