Irish Coffee

Preparation Time10 mins Difficulty LevelEasy
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Ingredients How to Make

A little whiskey goes a long way in this coffee cocktail. Nothing melts away the chills like piping hot coffee and a shot of Irish whiskey—preferably mixed together with a bit of brown sugar and topped with a heaping scoop of whipped cream. Here’s how to whip up this cold-weather favorite for a few lucky friends.

INGREDIENTS

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SERVING

- 1 serving servings +

KEY INGREDIENTS

Brewed Coffee

OTHER INGREDIENTS

  • 4
    Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • 8
    oz
    Irish whiskey
  • 0.5
    tsp
    nutmeg
  • Whipped cream (for homemade whipped cream, 1 cup heavy whipping cream + 1 Tbsp sugar)

HOW TO MAKE

Irish Coffee

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    How to Make Irish Coffee

  • 01

    Stir brown sugar, whiskey and coffee together in a tall glass.
  • 02

    Top with a scoop (or two) of whipped cream.
  • 03

    Finish it off with a sprinkle of nutmeg.

  • (U.S. Only) Must be 21+. Enjoy responsibly.

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