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Original Irish Coffee

Original Irish Coffee

Delight in the rich flavors of Original Irish Coffee, a classic beverage combining coffee, whiskey, and whipped cream.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz freshly brewed strong coffee
  • 1.5 oz Irish whiskey
  • 1-2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 oz heavy cream

Equipment

  • Heatproof glass
  • bowl

Method
 

  1. Brew about 8 ounces of strong coffee.
  2. Warm a heatproof glass with hot water; discard the water afterward.
  3. Add 1-2 teaspoons of brown sugar to the glass and fill it with hot coffee until three-quarters full. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
  4. Pour in 1.5 ounces of Irish whiskey and stir gently.
  5. In a separate bowl, lightly whip 2 ounces of heavy cream until it reaches soft peaks.
  6. Carefully pour the whipped cream over the back of a spoon onto the coffee mixture, allowing it to float on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 12g

Notes

Serve immediately for the best taste. Optionally customize with different types of whiskey or flavored creams.

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