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Two mugs of Irish Coffee on a table.
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5 from 26 votes

Original Irish Coffee

Warm-up with a mug of original Irish coffee.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Beverages and Cocktails
Cuisine: Irish
Servings: 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces brewed black coffee
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar or to taste
  • 1 1/2 ounces Irish Whiskey
  • 4 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  • You will need a mug, preferably a glass one. Fill the mug with very hot water and let stand for 2 minutes.
  • Empty the water from the mug. Add the brown sugar, then add brewed coffee and stir.
  • Stir in the Irish Whiskey.
  • Place heavy cream in a mixing bowl and whisk until frothy, but pourable. You can also use an electric mixer.
  • Hold a spoon upside down over the mug and carefully pour the cream over the spoon, allowing the cream to float on top of the coffee. Do not mix.
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