best Irish coffee recipe
The best Irish coffee recipe starts with smooth americano coffee, Irish whiskey, and a luscious layer of thickened cream spooned on top.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 1/2 Irish whiskey
- 1/2 oz Amaretto liqueur (optional)
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1 shot of espresso mixed with 4 oz hot water (or 4 oz freshly-brewed drip coffee)
Instructions
- Pour cream into a mason jar and tighten the lid. Shake vigorously for 2- 3 minutes until thickened and foamy, but still pourable. Keep cold in the refrigerator.
- Combine whiskey, Amaretto (if using) and simple syrup in a mug or heat-proof glass. Pour hot coffee over top and stir to combine. Spoon about 1/2-inch of thickened cream on top (you won't need all of it) and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 327
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 13mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6.9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.3g
- Trans Fat: 0.4g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 34mg
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