Irish Coffee

Name: Irish Coffee
Yield: serves 1
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon packed dark brown sugar; 1 1/2 ounces good Irish whiskey; 1 cup freshly brewed coffee; 2 tablespoons heavy cream

December 14, 2011

Remember that great Irish coffee starts with excellent brewed coffee.

Recipe information

Yield
serves 1

Ingredients

1 teaspoon packed dark brown sugar

1 1/2 ounces good Irish whiskey

1 cup freshly brewed coffee

2 tablespoons heavy cream

Preparation

Step 1
Stir together the brown sugar, whiskey, and coffee in a large mug.
Step 2
Float the heavy cream on top by pouring it first into a spoon and then gently tilting the spoon so that the cream flows into the mug. Serve immediately.

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