Classic Irish Coffee
Warm and comforting Irish coffee, perfect for chilly evenings with a touch of Irish charm.
Equipment
- Coffee mug
- Small saucepan
- Whisk or spoon
- measuring cup
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup hot freshly brewed coffee
- 1 1/2 oz Irish whiskey
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Ground nutmeg or cinnamon for garnish - optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, warm the whiskey over low heat for 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to boil.
- Pour the hot coffee into a preheated coffee mug.
- Add the warmed whiskey and brown sugar to the mug and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently pour the whipped cream over the coffee mixture, using the back of a spoon to keep it in place.
- For an extra touch, sprinkle some ground nutmeg or cinnamon on top of the whipped cream.
- Serve and enjoy your classic Irish coffee!
Notes
For a sweeter drink, add more brown sugar to taste.
You can also use Bailey's Irish cream instead of whiskey for a creamier and slightly less strong version.
For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the whiskey and add a dash of vanilla extract for flavor.