Irish Coffee Cocktail Recipe

Whisky
Author: The Bar Team
Two Irish Coffees on a table next to a small bowl of chocolate truffles and a yellow woolen knit.

An Irish Coffee is a timeless classic that brings together freshly brewed coffee, smooth Irish whiskey and a touch of sugar, finished with a carefully floated layer of lightly whipped cream. Created in Ireland in the 1940s, this iconic serve has become a staple on cocktail menus around the world, celebrated for its simple recipe and indulgent garnish. The contrast between rich coffee and silky cream makes it an elegant choice for after dinner or any occasion that calls for a refined coffee cocktail.

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Serves:
1

2 units of alcohol per serving

Equipment

  • Mug or heatproof glass
  • Spoon
  • Grater
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Method

Whiskey is poured into a heatproof glass

Step 1

Add the whiskey to a mug or heatproof glass

A metal spoon stirring an Irish Coffee cocktail, sitting on a wooden coaster.

Step 2

Gently pour in the hot espresso

Sugar is poured into an Irish Coffee cocktail

Step 3

Add the teaspoon of demerara sugar and stir

Garnishing an Irish Coffee with whipped cream and grated nutmeg

Step 4

Garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of grated nutmeg

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