Traditional Irish Coffee

Warm up your day with the soul-soothing charm of Traditional Irish Coffee, a classic drink that marries bold flavors and indulgent textures. This iconic recipe combines freshly brewed hot coffee, smooth Irish whiskey, and a touch of brown sugar for sweetness, all expertly balanced beneath a silky layer of lightly whipped heavy cream. In just 5 minutes, you can create this perfectly layered beverage that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ideal for cozy evenings or as a festive after-dinner treat, this easy-to-make drink offers a delightful combination of warmth and richness. Serve your Irish coffee in a heatproof glass for the ultimate café-style presentation and enjoy the timeless taste of Ireland in every sip.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 240 ml Hot freshly brewed coffee
• 45 ml Irish whiskey
• 2 tsp Brown sugar
• 60 ml Heavy cream

Directions

Step 1

Begin by brewing a cup of strong, hot coffee and set it aside.

Step 2

In a heatproof glass or Irish coffee mug, add 2 teaspoons of brown sugar.

Step 3

Pour in 45 ml of Irish whiskey over the sugar and stir to dissolve the sugar completely.

Step 4

Top with 240 ml of hot coffee, leaving about 2 cm of space at the top of the glass.

Step 5

In a small bowl, lightly whip the heavy cream so it thickens slightly but is still pourable.

Step 6

Gently pour the whipped cream over the back of a spoon to float it on top of the coffee mixture.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your Traditional Irish Coffee with the perfect layering of cream on top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	354.6 grams (354.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	329

Total Fat 20.00g	26%
Saturated Fat 12.00g	60%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 60mg	20%
Sodium 27mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 5.90g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0.00g	0%
Total Sugars 5.80g
Protein 0.30g	1%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 9mg	1%
Iron 0mg	0%
Potassium 126mg	3%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 87.9%

Protein: 0.6%

Carbs: 11.5%