Irish Coffee
That Irish winter is so cold it'll freeze you right to your bones. Warm up with a classic Irish Coffee.
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Ingredients
- 6 oz. hot brewed coffee
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1.5 oz. Irish whiskey
- 1-2 oz. heavy cream, lightly whipped
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder, for garnish
Instructions
- Warm the glass (optional but recommended): Fill a heatproof coffee mug with hot water and let sit for 1 minute. Discard the water before building the drink.
- Sweeten the coffee: Add the brown sugar and a pinch of sea salt to the mug. Pour in the hot coffee and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Add the whiskey: Stir in the Irish whiskey until fully incorporated.
- Top with cream: Gently float the lightly whipped heavy cream over the back of a spoon so it rests on top of the coffee.Tip: The cream should be softly whipped, thickened but still pourable, so it floats beautifully while remaining silky and smooth.
- Garnish and serve: Finish with a light dusting of chocolate shavings or cocoa powder. Serve immediately.