THE ORIGINAL SHANNON AIRPORT IRISH COFFEE

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The original recipe as per Joseph Sheridan should be: "Cream, rich as an Irish brogue; Coffee, strong as a friendly hand; Sugar, sweet as the tongue of a rogue; Whiskey, smooth as the wit of the land." An After Dinner classic and with a rich history - use good Irish Whiskey, freshly brewed coffee and pouring cream (Double cream) - NOT whipped cream for this authentic and delectable boozy coffee! History: From 1939 to 1945 Joseph Sheridan was the head Chef of a catering company based at the Shannon airport (20 miles north of Limerick , Ireland ). Joseph Sheridan was taxed with trying to find a suitable drink for passengers who had traveled for eighteen hours by seaplane and then had to travel by boat to the terminal. Hot coffee and tea was obviously not enough to take the chill out of the passengers so Joseph began to offer an alternative. His mix of Irish whiskey and coffee became known as Irish Coffee, and Joseph had secured his place in drink history To this day if you travel through Shannon Airport you will find the "Sheridan Bar" in the departures lounge, and a plaque that has been placed there in honour of Joseph's great warm libation. (and yes, they do serve his original Irish Coffee recipe.) Sláinte!

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 1 Irish Coffee, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup strong black hot coffee
1 -2 teaspoon sugar
25 ml measure Irish whiskey
2 tablespoons double cream

Steps:

  • Take a wine glass and pour enough of the coffee to fill it just over half way.
  • Add the sugar and stir until it dissolves.
  • Add the whisky and stir.
  • Slowly pour a thick layer of double cream, over the back of a teaspoon, on to the top of the coffee so that it floats on top.
  • Do NOT stir the coffee, but drink it through the cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 41.1, Sodium 16.1, Carbohydrate 5.1, Sugar 4.2, Protein 0.9

Beatriz Arnold
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I love this Irish coffee recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Afjal Ans
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This is a great Irish coffee recipe. I highly recommend it!


Tecia Anders
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I've been making this Irish coffee recipe for years and it's always a hit.


martin jeffers
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This Irish coffee is delicious. I love the way the coffee, whiskey, and cream come together.


Fatma Hossam
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I made this Irish coffee for my friends and they loved it. It's the perfect drink to serve after dinner.


Charlotte Mbaly
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This is the best Irish coffee I've ever had. I highly recommend it!


Dustin Borden
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I love this Irish coffee recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Ismahaan Osman
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This Irish coffee is so good! It's the perfect drink to warm you up on a cold day. I love the combination of coffee, whiskey, and cream.


Elle Cheema
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I've tried many Irish coffee recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of coffee, whiskey, and cream. I highly recommend it!


Mr Sujite
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This is a great Irish coffee recipe. It's easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love the way the coffee, whiskey, and cream come together to create a drink that is both flavorful and comforting.


Bithy Hissain
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I made this Irish coffee for my husband and he loved it! He said it was the best Irish coffee he's ever had. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Gavin Ellis
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This Irish coffee is delicious! It's the perfect combination of coffee, whiskey, and cream. I love the way the whiskey adds a little bit of warmth to the coffee. And the cream makes it so smooth and creamy.


Fajlukhan Bhai
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I've been making this Irish coffee recipe for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect drink to serve after dinner or to enjoy on a cold winter night. I highly recommend it!


Gaming Dragons
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This is the best Irish coffee recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the way the coffee, whiskey, and cream come together to create a drink that is both flavorful and comforting.


Xolla Baphethi
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I made this Irish coffee for my friends last night and they loved it! It was a great way to end our dinner party. The coffee was strong and flavorful, and the whiskey and cream added just the right amount of sweetness and creaminess.


mf n
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This Irish coffee recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it tastes just like the one I had at the Shannon Airport in Ireland. I love the combination of coffee, whiskey, and cream. It's the perfect drink to warm you up on a cold day.


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