Irish Coffee
I thought I might offer you just a bit of inspiration. It’s warm and brown. It’s sweet and creamy.
I’ve always overlooked this cocktail for things with fancy cubed ice, grapefruit infusions, and handmade bitters… but the simplicity of this cocktail is no joke! It needs no muss or fuss. It needs no fancy mustached man in a vest and spectacles to make it for you. This can happen right at home on your tiny kitchen counter, and can be enjoyed on your couch while you question your sanity in watching moooore reruns of Jersey Shore.
I’m not implying that you have a tiny kitchen counter, that you’re crazy, or that you’re watching the Jersey Shore. Um… I’m clearly just talking about myself. Not proud. Just real.
Keep it warm, simple, and full of whiskey. This recipe needs no fancy modification. It is exactly how it’s supposed to be.
Ps. I love you! Is that weird?
Irish Coffee
makes 1 cocktail
1 ounce Jameson Irish Whiskey
1 tablespoon brown sugar
8 ounces hot coffee
1/4 cup lightly sweetened whipped cream
In a heatproof glass, stir together whiskey and brown sugar. Add hot coffee and stir until sugar is dissolved.
To make whipped cream, place about 1/4 cup of heavy cream in a medium bowl. Add about 1 tablespoons of powdered sugar. Beat vigorously with a whisk until soft peaks form. Generously dollop whipped cream atop hot coffee. Serve immediately.






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Irish coffee SO reminds me of Christmas time! I personally like it with un-whipped double (heavy to you) cream. When you have stirred your sugar in you rest the spoon just above the suface of the coffee and pour the cream slowly over the back of the spoon…which with practice makes for a perfectly separated “head” of cream on top, just like a mini pint of guinness! Except far more splendid of course.
We love you too. Is that weird?
Blissfully simple! What more does a girl need?
One word. YUM!
ha! “Keep it warm, simple, and full of whiskey.” = new life motto. Thank you!
Irish coffee always reminds me of my aunt who used to have one whenever we went out, love it.
this looks great….brown sugar, coffee, booze, and whipped cream… all in one. You think like I think.
Hope you’re having a great book tour in San Fran!
I’ve been reading your cookbook like some people read novels…I get comfy with a mug of coffee and read each page and really study each thing, each line, each item, and think about it. And wonder why I don’t have a football team to feed b/c that’s what I need for all the baking I want to do!
this looks yummy!
You’re in a San Francisco state of mind! Looking forward to seeing you at Omnivore tomorrow!
What a lovely simple recipe. The jar adds the perfect touch of coziness.
Wish I could drink this! Looks so good!
Clearly I need to start my day with this.
I love Irish coffee! If you get a chance while you’re in SF for your book tour, you MUST go have one at the Buena Vista. It’s delicious and a fun atmosphere. It’s their signature drink.
P.S. I have a case of the aggressive sads that I’ll miss you in SF for your tour! I live nearby but I will be at a family dinner on Sunday and then I depart for NYC/Paris on Thursday :( Glad you’ve had such amazing book tour success so far! xoxo
YES!! The Buena Vista! Take the cable car, you won’t regret it. Btw, wish I could be there, it would be great to meet you :)
Yum, I could definitely go for a cup of that, it looks delicious!
JOY! What happened to your vegan cream of potato soup recipe? It’s vanished! Sad times. (P.S., this Irish coffee looks yummy. :)
Ditto! I ended up winging it, but was hoping for the original for posterity.