How to Make Irish Coffee
Irish coffee is hot coffee with Irish whiskey, a sugar cube, and a float of lightly whipped cream. The cream should sit on top and be sipped through.
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Smooth base for the spirit.
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Quick comparison
| Pick | Why we like it | |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Coffee | Smooth base for the spirit. | View → |
| Irish Whiskey | Irish whiskey is the namesake spirit of Irish coffee - warm, mellow and a little sweet. | View → |
| Heavy Cream | Lightly whipped for the float. | View → |
Fresh Coffee
Editor’s PickSmooth base for the spirit.
- + Smooth
- + Cheap
- − Mass
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Irish whiskey is the namesake spirit of Irish coffee - warm, mellow and a little sweet.
- + Warmth
- + Flavor
- − Alcohol
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Lightly whipped for the float.
- + Creamy
- + Classic
- − Dairy
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Buying advice
Warm a glass, add whiskey and sugar, fill with hot coffee, top with gently whipped cream (don't stir). Sip the coffee through the cream.
FAQ
Cream trick?
Whip lightly so it floats, not mixes.
Sweetness?
One sugar cube balances the whiskey.
Glass?
A warmed stemmed glass.
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