Irish Coffee Recipes

Irish Coffee History Irish coffee is a classic cocktail that combines hot coffee with Irish whiskey, sugar, and cream. The drink was created in the 1940s by Joe Sheridan, a chef at the Foynes Airport in Ireland, to warm up passengers on a cold winter night. Its popularity soared after travel writer Stanton Delaplane introduced it to the United States, particularly at the Buena Vista Café in San Francisco, which remains famous for its Irish coffee to this day. This comforting drink is now enjoyed worldwide as a perfect blend of rich coffee, smooth whiskey, and creamy sweetness. Ingredients 1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 1/2 ounces Irish whiskey Freshly whipped heavy cream How to Cook Preheat the Glass: Fill a heatproof glass mug with hot water to warm it up. Let it sit for a minute, then discard the water. Add Coffee and Sugar: Pour the freshly brewed hot coffee into the warmed glass, leaving enough room at the top for the whiskey and cream. Stir in the brown sugar until it dissolves completely. The sweetness of the brown sugar complements the whiskey and balances the bitterness of the coffee. Add the Whiskey: Measure out 1 1/2 ounces of Irish whiskey and add it to the coffee. Stir gently to combine the ingredients. Top with Cream: Lightly whip the heavy cream until it thickens slightly but is still pourable. To achieve the classic layered look, pour the cream over the back of a spoon held just above the coffee. This technique helps the cream float on top without mixing into the coffee. Serve: Serve the Irish coffee immediately, ensuring the cream remains as a distinct layer on top. Do not stir before drinking; sip the coffee through the cream for the perfect experience.