Irish Coffee Recipe | Gimme Some Oven (2024)

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Classic Irish coffees are made with just four ingredients: hot coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar and whipped cream. Oftentimes in restaurants, Irish coffees are overwhelmingly sweet and rich.

Classic Irish coffees are made with just four ingredients: hot coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar and whipped cream. Oftentimes in restaurants, Irish coffees are overwhelmingly sweet and rich.

In Southeast Asia, you may see a co*cktail of iced coffee and whiskey, sometimes without cream, under the name "Irish coffee" served. Gaelic coffee is very similar to Irish coffee, but instead of Irish whiskey, Scotch whiskey is used instead. And in Russia, instead of Irish whiskey, vodka is used.

Irish cream coffee (also known as Baileys coffee) can be considered a variant of Irish coffee, but involves the use of Irish cream as a "pre-mixed" substitute for the whisky, cream and sugar.

Irish whiskey is mild by nature, and this is one of its ideal instantiations. Jameson, Bushmills, Slaine, Proper No. 12, and really any other entry-level Irish whiskey are all going to be excellent.

Pour Baileys and Kahlua into Irish coffee glass. Fill glass with hot coffee. Top with whipped cream and serve.

The History Of The Irish Coffee co*cktail

Joe Sheridan, a chef and bartender at the airport's restaurant, decided to whip up a special drink to warm up the chilly passengers. He brewed up some hot coffee and added a shot of Irish whiskey to each cup.

The coffee specialty with the subtle sweetness and a shot of Irish whiskey has a very unique character. It warms you up wonderfully and spreads a special feeling of coziness.

The award winning Hot Irishman is hand crafted using the finest Columbian Coffee, dark brown sugar and mellow Irish Whiskey.

They're also particular about the ratio of the drink, serving it in a smaller glass with about 3.5 ounces of coffee and 1 ounce of whiskey. While you can add any kind of sweetener (honey, syrup, etc.), the Irish tend to go for sugar—just make sure you stir it so it fully dissolves.

Should I stir Irish coffee? ›

Rule number one is to never stir an Irish coffee. You should be drinking it with the cream layer still distinctively separated so every mouthful is firstly of sweet cream, followed by a boozy, toffee coffee layer.

How long does Baileys last? Baileys Original lasts 2 years from the day of bottling, opened or unopened when stored at the optimum temperature (0 to 25°C/32 to 77°F). For other Baileys products, shelf life varies depending on the flavour.

Irish cream liqueur is wonderfully versatile. It's so rich and full of flavour, so one of the best ways to drink it is straight or over ice, and just savour the taste of the liqueur. It's also great as an ingredient in shooters, co*cktails and warm drinks like coffee and hot chocolate. Here are a few of our favourites!

Empty the glass and pour the sweetened whiskey into the bottom, then stir in the coffee. Take the cream out of the fridge, whisk once, then pour it on over the back of a spoon (this helps to stop it sinking). Grate a little nutmeg over the top and serve immediately.

Jameson is the undisputed leader in Irish Whiskey. In fact, five of the Top 10 Irish Whiskey items sold at Union in 2023 all hail from the Jameson brand. However, the flagship Jameson label took a small hit in 2023 on-premise, with about 1.4 percent share decline.

You can put Jack Daniels in coffee, of course you can. It will not however be an Irish coffee, it will be a coffee with bourbon in it..

Combine Irish cream liqueur and Irish whiskey in a glass mug; pour in hot brewed coffee. Top with whipped cream and a dash of nutmeg.

While you should generally avoid combining alcohol and caffeine, having an occasional Irish coffee won't harm you. Just be sure to consume these types of drinks in moderation and to be aware of not only the alcohol content, but also the potential caffeine content.

“Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat.” – A Levine. Coffee, cream, whisky, and a touch of sweet brown sugar… few things beat the warm buzz of a traditional Irish Coffee on a crisp day. We hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do!