Irish Coffee
My Irish coffee recipe combines strong coffee, Jameson Irish whiskey, brown sugar, and sweetened whipped cream for a decadent coffee cocktail that makes the best after dinner drink.
If you’ve never tried an Irish coffee drink, you need to make one. It’s a classic coffee cocktail and takes no time at all to pull together.
Let me tell you a little about it. This drink is one of my favorite St. Patrick’s Day cocktails. Technically, it can be enjoyed year-round, but I have it a couple of times in March then again throughout the year.
Irish coffee starts with freshly brewed coffee (I love to use a light or medium brew), some brown sugar, and a bit of whiskey. Oh, and don’t forgot to top it with a generous amount of whipped cream. The result is a robust coffee drink with a hint of creaminess that is perfect for sipping.
If you like this drink, you’ve got to try my Irish coffee pie! It’s like having the cocktail in dessert.
Common Questions
What’s the best whiskey to use?
I like to use Jameson or Bushmills. You can easily find them in many stores that sell alcohol. Of course, there are many brands of whiskey. These are a couple of our favorites.
What kind of coffee is best for Irish coffee?
We love a light or medium roast, but many people prefer a strong, dark roast. Either way, try to steer clear of flavored coffees like that may interfere with the whiskey and brown sugar.
Can you use Bailey’s Irish Cream in place of Jameson?
You can. However, it’s a different recipe. I call that Bailey’s Coffee. It’s going to be creamy, velvety, and sweet. Irish coffee isn’t really creamy except where it mixes with the whipped cream, and it’s not very sweet either. These are two different recipes.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, adjust to taste
- 1 ½ ounces whiskey
- 8 ounces freshly brewed coffee
- whipped cream, for garnish
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Instructions
- Place brown sugar and whiskey in a coffee mug, then add freshly brewed coffee. Stir to combine.1 tablespoon light brown sugar1 ½ ounces whiskey8 ounces freshly brewed coffee
- Top with whipped cream, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar and whiskey to your liking.