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This Irish Coffee is a traditional cocktail made with Irish whiskey, and sweetened coffee, topped with smooth whipped cream. The perfect after dinner drink for coffee lovers.
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Treat yourself to an evening alone or indulge your guests at the end of a dinner party with this classic Irish coffee recipe. Made with smooth Irish whiskey, luscious whipped cream and piping hot coffee, it’s a decadent finale to any meal.
This cocktail has a deep, rich flavor from the coffee, a slight sweetness from the sugar, and is rounded out by the whipped cream. More than just a spiked coffee drink, it’s the ultimate cocktail to indulge in for coffee lovers.
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Ingredients
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- Coffee – Fresh brewed and hot!
- Sugar – Plain ol’ granulated sugar.
- Irish Whiskey – Use your favourite!
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How to make Irish coffee
- Stir Ingredients – Fill a mug with coffee, stir in the sugar and whiskey.
- Add Whipped Cream and Serve – Top with whipped cream and serve hot.
How to serve Irish coffee
To make it a true Irish coffee, make sure to put a big dollop of whipped cream on top! This coffee is best served after dinner as a sweet treat to end your evening or as a kickstarter on a cold day to warm you from the inside out.
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Irish Coffee
Ingredients
- 6 ounce brewed coffee fresh and hot
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/2 ounce Irish Whiskey
- whipped cream
Instructions
- Fill a mug with coffee. Stir in sugar and whiskey, until sugar is dissolved.
- Top with whipped cream and serve while hot.
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