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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Joy! Thank you SO much for the awesome King Aurthur present!! That was such a great one. I can’t wait to make the cupcakes!
I looooove Irish coffee, except that a bar I used to work in didn’t understand the difference between whiskey and whisky and would make irish coffees with scotch … not good.
Joy! I met you today in San Francisco – I’m the one who was too young to buy rum, haha. So I guess that means I’m too young for this too. Wait, there’s only a tablespoon of whiskey? I can totally handle that. Just don’t tell my parents…
The only time we’ve bought Jameson whiskey was just so I could make Irish coffees with it! They were amaaaaazing, too. I’ve got a craving now!
THANK YOU SO MUCH for the King Arthur present. It completely made my Saturday. My daughter and I made the brownie recipe on the back of the package immediately….only because we didn’t have all the ingredients for the cupcakes. Maybe later this week.
Also, I so LOVE Jameson. It reminds me of our biking tour around Ireland. Although, I have never tried it in coffee. Will have to do so.
Last time I had some Jameson’s was out of a cowboy boot (it was still in the bottle!) – needless to say, during my much younger, pre-kids days. But I’m digging the Irish Coffee out of the canning jar – as I am an avid canner and have so many jars lying about – and I’m Irish! Well, if those aren’t reasons enough – I’ll make up some more. Must have this – now.
What do you do if you’re under drinking age? Or over it but don’t drink. I am the former and will be the latter. You can stop laughing at me now :) This looks reeeeaaally good and i want to try it! Help!
I adore Irish Coffee. I hope while you’re in San Francisco this week, you’re able to make it over to the Buena Vista Cafe where the first Irish Coffee was created. It really is the best. Yum!
I do have a tiny kitchen counter actually. It’s the bane of my baking existence. Fortunately making this will take no space at all!
ooo, this looks perfect! Speaking of perfect… YOUR COOKBOOK ARRIVED TODAY!!!!! I only permitted myself to look through the first section (holy cow!), and there was a LOT of squealing involved. I want to make it all! Just wonderful.
i lob you joy! your book is a dream, it’s my new best friend. is that weirder?
Joy, I love, love, love that you’re making Irish coffees but dear lord, you’re probably bankrupting yourself with the Jameson! Save that for drinking straight with goodlooking musicians/cowboys/astronauts. We Irish have a phrase to describe crappy whiskey: ‘it’s for making the Irish coffees with’….
This is so good, and utterly delicious looking. Have you tried the new Bailey’s Biscotti flavour – mixed in with vanilla ice cream, some grated chocolate and then topped with whipped cream, it makes a delicious shake! Perfect for St paddy’s day!
ps home made biscotti’s on the side dipped in melted chocolate to go, works brilliantly as a desert!
MMmmm. I think I need one of these soon. Also, I love how you call it the Jersey Shore. That’s rad. As are you. And it’s totes okay that you say you love us, because we love you too!
I love a good hot Irish coffee after a great meal at a nice restaurant. I think I’ll see if the husband will treat me to one of these in a couple of weeks. It’ll be my birthday. I deserve one, don’t ya think?