The Irish Bartender · Seamus O'Callaghan
Irish Coffee
A sweet and coffee creamy built around whiskey, with the classic proportions and service that make the Irish Coffee endure.
“There's enough going on in a Irish Coffee without showing off. Make it cold and leave it be.”
WHY THIS DRINK WORKS
The Irish Coffee works because Irish whiskey, hot coffee, sugar meet in deliberate proportion. Keep the method layered, use fresh ice, and give the final garnish enough attention to finish the aroma without distracting from the drink.
Makes1 cocktail
Time5 minutes
GlassHeatproof Irish coffee glass
FinishLightly whipped cream
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz Irish whiskey
- 4 oz hot coffee
- 1 to 2 tsp sugar
- 1 lightly whipped cream
Make it
- Warm the glass.
- Add coffee, sugar, and whiskey.
- Stir to dissolve.
- Float cream over the back of a spoon.
Behind the bar
- Chill the serving glass while you prepare the drink.
KEEP THE BAR OPEN
