IRISH COFFEE
Inspiration: The Buena Vista Cafe, San Francisco, California, 1952. There are those who wish us to believe the unlikely fact that Irish coffee was invented at Shannon Airport in the 1940s. Obviously, for any of us who have been to any airport, we know that nothing creative has ever occurred in such a place. A competing tale has it that Jonathan Swift invented the Irish coffee in 1705 through the simple genius of adding whiskey to his coffee and cream. Earlier the same day he had invented the Irish toasted cheese, Irish biscuit, Irish hat stand, and Irish stack of envelopes by inadvertently pouring whiskey onto those household items as well. Regardless of its original production, the drink did not come into its own until its appearance in San Francisco at the Buena Vista Cafe, where it became a permanent favorite of locals and tourists alike. We always knew we wanted an Irish coffee on the menu at the Dead Rabbit, as it is perhaps the best-known Irish-American classic, and this recipe was designed under the guidance of Dale "King Cocktail" DeGroff. It's a deceptively simple approach. One secret: Buy ridiculously expensive heavy cream from your favorite local dairy. Another tip: When preparing this classic, be careful not to slip on the Irish floor.
Provided by Food Network
Categories beverage
Time 5m
Yield 1 drink
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add all the ingredients, except the garnish, to an Irish coffee glass. Float an inch of whipped cream on top. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.
- Combine the sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, but do not boil. Slowly stir to dissolve the sugar. When the syrup has thickened, remove from the heat. Use a funnel to pour into bottles. The syrup will keep for 2 to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.
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Phomolo Thapeli
[email protected]This Irish coffee is simply divine.
Adegbuyi Harike Ade
[email protected]This Irish coffee recipe gets two thumbs up from me!
Reginah Nkosi
[email protected]I'm definitely going to try making this Irish coffee again soon.
Lichaba Mokotjo
[email protected]This Irish coffee is the perfect drink to enjoy after a long day.
monalisa lisa
[email protected]I added a little bit of cinnamon to my Irish coffee and it was delicious. I highly recommend trying it.
Tylah Calloway
[email protected]This Irish coffee recipe is a great way to use up leftover coffee.
Shabadin Pirkani
[email protected]I'm not a big coffee drinker, but I enjoyed this Irish coffee. It's not too strong and the whiskey flavor is subtle.
Md.Alamgir Hossain
[email protected]I wasn't sure about the combination of coffee and whiskey, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's actually really good!
Lizzy Mochacha
[email protected]This Irish coffee recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again.
Kelly Morfill
[email protected]I made this Irish coffee for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Yaseen Ali
[email protected]This Irish coffee is the perfect drink to warm you up on a cold day.
Olamyhty Ajayi
[email protected]The whipped cream on top is the perfect finishing touch. It makes the coffee look and taste extra special.
Elio Tech
[email protected]I love the addition of brown sugar in this recipe. It gives the coffee a slightly sweet and caramelized flavor.
The bro cousins Baca
[email protected]This was my first time making Irish coffee, and it was a success! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great.
Uwezo Malekera
[email protected]I've tried many Irish coffee recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. It's simple, yet flavorful, and always hits the spot.
Ch Sajawal Goraya
[email protected]This Irish coffee recipe was surprisingly easy to make and turned out delicious! The combination of hot coffee, Irish whiskey, and whipped cream was perfect.