Classic Irish Coffee
With just four simple ingredients, hot coffee, brown sugar, Irish whiskey, and cream you can make this iconic coffee at home.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 cup hot coffee, freshly brewed
- 1½ oz Irish whiskey ex: Jameson or Bushmills
- 1-2 tsp brown sugar, to taste
- heavy cream, lightly whipped (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Glass: Start by preheating your glass. Pour hot water into the glass and let it sit for a few minutes. Discard the water before adding the coffee. This step ensures your drink stays warm longer.
- Brew the Coffee: Prepare 1 cup of strong, hot coffee. You can use a French press, drip coffee maker, or espresso machine for this step.
- Combine the Ingredients: In the preheated glass, combine the hot coffee, Irish whiskey, and brown sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the Cream: Take a spoon and hold it upside down over the coffee. Gently pour the lightly whipped cream over the back of the spoon. This technique will allow the cream to float on top of the coffee, creating a beautiful layered effect.
- Sip through the cream to experience the delightful combination of hot coffee and cool cream. Enjoy!