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Classic Irish Coffee
This authentic Irish coffee recipe is the perfect cocktail for St. Patrick's Day, a cold night, or any time you're craving a warm, cozy beverage. Learn the secrets to mastering this classic cocktail, and enjoy it just like the original recipe served at the Buena Vista Café in San Francisco. This delicious, hot drink is made with strong coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and a thick layer of whipped cream.
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Servings: 1
Calories: 332kcal
Equipment
- Coffee Maker
- Microwave
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces Jameson Irish Whiskey
- 4 ounces strong high quality coffee
- 2 teaspoons Demerara sugar
- 2 ounces heavy cream lightly whipped
Instructions
- Pre-warm a heatproof glass Irish coffee mug by filling it with hot water; set it aside.
- Gently heat the cream in 10-second intervals in the microwave until it's warm but not boiling. Shake the warm cream in a tightly sealed jar until slightly thickened and frothy, or use an electric milk frother for the same effect.
- Empty the hot water from the mug. Add sugar and pour in the hot coffee, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Mix in the whiskey.
- Using the back of a spoon, float the warmed cream over the top of the coffee. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Irish coffee | Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 112mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 833IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 0.1mg
*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.