Irish Coffee Cocktail Recipe
This irish coffee cocktail recipe brings together hot coffee and smooth Irish whiskey, sweetened with brown sugar and finished with cold cream on top. It takes under five minutes to make and only needs four simple ingredients. The contrast between the warm, bold coffee and the cool, creamy layer makes it a great choice for cold nights or an easy after-dinner drink.
Equipment
- Heatproof glass or mug
- Measuring jigger
- Bar Spoon optional
- Whisk or milk frother for the cream
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz Irish whiskey
- 4 oz hot freshly brewed coffee
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 oz lightly whipped heavy cream to float on top
Instructions
- Add the brown sugar to your warm glass
- Pour in the hot coffee and stir until the sugar fully melts
- Add the Irish whiskey and stir again
- Lightly whip the heavy cream until it thickens but still pours
- Slowly pour the cream over the back of a spoon so it floats on top
- Do not stir once the cream is added