Description
Irish spirit warms Emerald Isle’s beloved classic irish coffee with whiskey, coffee, sugar, and cream. Smooth layers meld rich flavors, inviting you to savor Ireland’s comforting liquid embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
- 50 ml (1.7 fl oz) Irish whiskey
- 2 tsps brown sugar
- 150–200 ml (5–6.8 fl oz) freshly brewed black coffee
- 50–100 ml (1.7–3.4 fl oz) double cream, chilled
- Optional: 50 ml (1.7 fl oz) blended scotch
- Generous grating of nutmeg
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Rinse a sturdy tumbler with hot water to create a warm vessel for the Irish coffee.
- Whiskey Base: Pour Irish whiskey into the heated glass, then incorporate granulated sugar, stirring until fully dissolved for a smooth, sweet foundation.
- Coffee Integration: Introduce freshly brewed, hot coffee to the whiskey-sugar mixture, blending thoroughly to create a harmonious liquid base.
- Cream Technique: Whip heavy cream to a soft, billowy consistency, preparing for a delicate layering process.
- Cream Layering: Gently pour the whipped cream over the back of a spoon, allowing it to float gracefully atop the coffee, creating a distinct visual and textural contrast.
- Finishing Touch: Sprinkle freshly grated nutmeg over the cream to elevate the drink’s aromatic complexity and presentation.
- Serving: Present immediately, ensuring the coffee remains steaming and the cream maintains its pristine, cloud-like appearance.
Notes
- Preheat Glass Carefully: Warming the glass prevents temperature shock and ensures the drink stays hot longer, preserving the perfect Irish coffee experience.
- Dissolve Sugar Thoroughly: Complete sugar dissolution is crucial for a smooth, balanced flavor without grainy texture or uneven sweetness.
- Whip Cream Gently: Soft, lightly whipped cream creates the signature layered effect and prevents sinking into the coffee, maintaining the classic presentation.
- Serve Immediately: Timing is essential – enjoy the Irish coffee right after preparation to savor the optimal temperature and cream’s delicate floating layer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg