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By: Joanna Cismaru Posted: 03/17/20 Updated: 05/17/24

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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

  1. Stir Ingredients – Fill a mug with coffee, stir in the sugar and whiskey.
  2. 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

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.
Prep: 5 minutes mins
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Ingredients

  • 6 ounce brewed coffee fresh and hot
  • 2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 ounce Irish Whiskey
  • whipped cream
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Instructions

  • Fill a mug with coffee. Stir in sugar and whiskey, until sugar is dissolved.
  • Top with whipped cream and serve while hot.

nutrition facts

Calories: 162kcal (8%) Carbohydrates: 9g (3%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 2g (3%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Cholesterol: 7mg (2%) Sodium: 4mg Potassium: 83mg (2%) Sugar: 9g (10%) Vitamin A: 62IU (1%)
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Irish

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I’m Joanna (Jo for short) and this is my blog where I share with you my culinary adventures. Here you will find a variety of recipes using simple everyday ingredients and creating wonderful, delicious and comforting meals, including some decadent desserts. Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.

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