TRADITIONAL IRISH COFFEE
In 1942, a man named Joe Sheridan invented Irish coffee at his restaurant at Foynes Airport, near today's Shannon Airport. The drink was created to relieve the Irish damp chill for passengers flying to the United States. Stanton Delaplane, a writer for the San Francisco Chronicle, tried Irish coffee at Shannon shortly after the war. He enjoyed it so much that he brought the recipe home. The first Irish coffee in the United States was served at Buena Vista Cafe on November 10, 1952. Soon after, more Irish coffee was being consumed in San Francisco than Ireland. This drink might be responsible for single-handedly saving Irish whiskey. Irish coffee consists of coffee, sugar, Irish whiskey, and soft whipped cream. The drink traditionally does not have a maraschino cherry or green creme de menthe on top.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place whiskey and sugar in a warm coffee mug. Stir the mixture until the sugar is dissolved. Pour hot coffee into the mug, the layer a dollop of soft whipped cream on top.
- You can adjust the amount of sugar to your liking. To make soft whipped cream yourself, take heavy cream and whip it just until it thickens. You do not want to whip the cream to the point where it forms peaks. Slainte!
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Karim dabagh
[email protected]I love the way the whiskey and coffee flavors meld together in this drink. It's the perfect balance of sweet and bitter.
Abraham Azam
[email protected]This Irish coffee is the perfect drink for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Suman Grg
[email protected]This was my first time making Irish coffee, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the coffee was delicious. I used a dark-roast coffee, and it paired perfectly with the whiskey.
Saad Malik
[email protected]I've tried many Irish coffee recipes, but this one is by far the best. The coffee is strong and flavorful, and the whiskey adds a nice warmth. The cream on top is the perfect finishing touch.
Dana Mendez
[email protected]This Irish coffee is delicious! The coffee is strong and flavorful, and the whiskey adds a nice kick. The cream on top is the perfect finishing touch.
AlaskionIsUrBoi
[email protected]I love the combination of coffee and whiskey in this drink. It's the perfect way to warm up on a cold day.
Bethany Kline
[email protected]This Irish coffee is the perfect way to start my day. The coffee is strong and flavorful, and the whiskey gives it a nice boost. The cream on top is the perfect finishing touch.
A-04-73 Tanvir
[email protected]Perfect drink for a cold night!
Constance Mabunda
[email protected]This Irish coffee was just what I needed to relax after a long day. The coffee was smooth and creamy, and the whiskey added a nice kick. I'll definitely be making this again.
Preeti Jaiswal
[email protected]I love Irish coffee, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The coffee is strong and flavorful, and the whiskey adds a nice warmth. The cream on top is the perfect finishing touch.
Zain Ayub
[email protected]This was my first time making Irish coffee, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the coffee was delicious. I used a medium-roast coffee, and it paired perfectly with the whiskey.
Stephanie P
[email protected]I've never been a fan of Irish coffee, but this recipe changed my mind. The coffee was smooth and creamy, and the whiskey added a subtle flavor that didn't overpower the coffee. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jahmon Davis
[email protected]This Irish coffee was the perfect drink to warm me up on a cold winter night. The coffee was strong and flavorful, and the whiskey added a nice kick. The cream on top was the perfect finishing touch.