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Preparation
- Step 1. Preheat the glass by rinsing it with hot water. This will ensure that your drink stays warm for longer.
- Step 2. Very lightly whip your cream so that it’s slightly thickened and set aside
- Step 3. Brew your coffee using your preferred method and make sure it's piping hot
- Step 4. With a steam wand from a coffee machine or in a small pot, warm up the sugar and the whiskey until sugar is dissolved, then pour it into the glass
- Step 5. Slowly pour the whiskey into the coffee into the glass and stir well to combine
- Step 6. Using a spoon, carefully layer the whipped cream atop the coffee mixture, allowing it to gently float on the surface
- Step 7. For an extra touch of flavor and garnish, add a sprinkle of ground nutmeg or cinnamon over the whipped cream.
- Step 8. Serve and enjoy your Irish coffee!
Tips and Variations
Here are a few ways you can change up your Irish coffee:
- Choose a bold and full-bodied coffee for the best flavor: a rich, dark roasted coffee will provide the best flavor in an Irish coffee
- The best Irish coffee glass: a heatproof, tall stemmed glass, specifically designed for Irish coffee will help maintain the temperature of the drink for an optimum drinking experience
- How to make Irish coffee with Irish cream: if you like your Irish coffee extra sweet, then you can substitute the sugar with a couple of spoonfuls of Irish cream to make your drink extra creamy and delicious.
- Alcohol-free Irish Coffee: if you’d prefer an alcohol-free warming drink, you can simply follow the same method illustrated above, removing the whiskey from the mix. It won’t technically be Irish, but it will still taste good!
- Decaf Irish Coffee: for an after-dinner drink, or for those who don’t like to consume caffeine, use a decaffeinated coffee in your Irish Coffee.
- Other alcohol variations: while the original recipe calls for Irish whiskey, you can always swap that ingredient for rum or bourbon if you’d prefer another spirit.
- Iced Irish Coffee: On summer days when the weather is hot, enjoy an Irish Coffee over ice for a refreshing cold variation on this classic cocktail!
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