Classic Irish Coffee

Classic Irish Coffee

A comforting and warming coffee cocktail made with hot coffee, Irish whiskey, and sugar, topped with a thick layer of cream.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
1
Time Required
10 min

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Warm a heatproof glass by filling it with hot water. Discard the water and dry the glass.

  2. 2

    Add the sugar to the warmed glass and stir in the hot coffee. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.

  3. 3

    Add the Irish whiskey and stir gently.

  4. 4

    Lightly whip the heavy cream until it is just beginning to thicken but still pourable.

  5. 5

    Pour the cream over the back of a spoon held just above the surface of the coffee to create a distinct layer.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately.

Perfect With

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