Irish Coffee recipe. How do you make Irish Coffee?

A classic Irish Coffee consists of coffee, Irish whiskey, and lightly whipped cream. Serve the drink in a preheated glass or mug that retains heat well for the best taste experience. Here at Monteriva, we share our best Irish Coffee recipe!

How do you make a good Irish coffee?

The secret is the balance between coffee, whiskey, and sweetness – use our Irish coffee recipe for a successful drink at home.

Ingredients

Recipe for 2 glasses

• 3 dl hot coffee
• 0.75 dl cream
• 6 cl Irish whiskey
• 4 tsp brown sugar

Instructions

1. Warm up the glasses with hot water to keep the drink warm for longer.
2. Whip the cream lightly until it has thickened slightly but is still pourable.
3. Pour high-quality brewed coffee into the warm glasses.
4. Add the brown sugar and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.
5. Carefully pour in the whiskey and mix well.
6. Slowly pour the cream over the back of a spoon so that it rests on top of the coffee mixture.
7. Serve with a straw and a long spoon.

Frequently asked questions

Best whiskey for Irish coffee?

Which whiskey is best for Irish Coffee is, of course, a matter of taste, but we recommend using Tullamore Dew or Bushmills Original. These whiskeys provide a perfect flavor balance for your Irish Coffee. They help highlight the best flavors from both the coffee and the cream, resulting in a delightful blend.

What is the difference between Irish coffee and Kaffe Karlsson?

In the Nordic countries, we often drink Kaffe Karlsson as a local variation of an Irish coffee. The drink contains coffee and liqueur such as Baileys or Cointreau instead, and is topped with whipped cream. The recipe is sometimes supplemented with vodka and sugar for a sweeter profile with hints of vanilla and orange. It lacks the typical whiskey tone and alcoholic character of the original. A Kaffe Karlsson gives you a smooth, dessert-like coffee experience instead.

Where does Irish coffee come from?

The hot drink was created as early as 1943 by head chef Joe Sheridan at an airbase in Ireland. A group of frozen Americans had just landed after a tough and cold flight across the Atlantic. Sheridan mixed Irish whiskey into their coffee to give them a little extra warmth. When one of the guests asked if the beans were Brazilian, the reply was "No, that's Irish Coffee." If you choose to swap the Irish spirit for Scotch whisky, the drink is called a Gaelic coffee instead.