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Irish coffee

Irish coffee is a world-famous after dinner drink combing hot coffee, Irish whiskey, and cream.

It’s traditionally served in a warmed glass mug, or stemmed glassware to showcase its layers.

St. Patrick’s Day and Irish coffee share a special bond deeply rooted in Irish tradition and hospitality. As St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated worldwide to honour the patron saint of Ireland, Irish coffee emerges as a beloved libation, symbolizing the warmth and conviviality of Irish culture.

Irish coffee ingredients provide rich flavours and comforting warmth making it a delightful accompaniment to festive celebrations, whether enjoyed in bustling pubs, cozy gatherings at home our outside by a roaring fire.

Learn more about the origins of Irish Coffee and chef Joe Sheridan.

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Joe Sheridan's Irish Coffee

Irishman and chef Joe Sheridan is the inventor of Irish Coffee and the reason it remains popular to this day. As they say in Ireland, sláinte!

Ingredients

  • boiling water
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1-2 ounces Irish Whiskey
  • 2.5 ounces hot, freshly brewed black coffee
  • whipped cream

Instructions

  • Warm a stemmed glass by placing a teaspoon in it and filling it with boiling water for 5 seconds. Discard the water.
  • Add the brown sugar (Lee uses 1/2 ounce of Demerera syrup) and a generous measure of Irish whiskey. While the original recipe calls for Powers whisky, Lee uses Jameson whiskey because of its origins in Dublin, the birthplace of Oscar Wilde for whom the hotel is named.
  • Fill the glass nearly to the brim with hot, freshly brewed black coffee. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
  • Gently pour lightly whipped cream over the back of a teaspoon, allowing it to float on top of the coffee.
  • Enjoy the hot coffee and Irish whiskey through the cool whipped cream.