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Buena Vista Cafe Irish Coffee

This classic Irish coffee combines rich coffee with smooth Irish whiskey, topped with whipped cream, perfect for chilly evenings or festive brunch.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups freshly brewed hot coffee
  • 4 ounces Irish whiskey
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • Heavy cream lightly whipped, for topping
  • Cocoa powder or grated chocolate for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Coffee maker or French press
  • Heatproof Irish coffee glasses or mugs
  • Measuring spoons
  • Whisk or milk frother
  • Spoon for stirring

Method
 

  1. Brew 2 cups of your favorite coffee.
  2. Pour hot water into your glasses to warm them up.
  3. Empty the water from the glasses and add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar to each.
  4. Fill each glass with the hot coffee, leaving some space at the top, and stir to dissolve the sugar.
  5. Pour 2 ounces of Irish whiskey into each glass.
  6. Lightly whip the cream until it thickens but is still pourable.
  7. Carefully pour the whipped cream over the back of a spoon to float it on top of the coffee.
  8. Sprinkle cocoa powder or grated chocolate on top if desired, serve immediately.

Notes

This drink is best enjoyed hot and can be paired with a slice of rich chocolate cake or buttery shortbread cookies.