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Irish Coffee Recipe

Name: Brood and Barleys Irish Coffee Recipe
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 6 oz hot brewed strong coffee; 1.5 oz Irish whiskey; 1 tsp demerara or brown sugar; 2 tbsp heavy cream, lightly whipped (soft peaks); 1 oz Rock Town Bourbon Cream (optional, +$2); 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg or cocoa powder

Inspired by Brood and Barley

Time8m

Serves1

Irish Whiskey, Hot Coffee, Whipped Cream (Add Rock Town Bourbon Cream +2)

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Ingredients

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Coffee Base

6 oz hot brewed strong coffee1 1/2 oz Irish whiskey1 tsp demerara or brown sugar

Cream Topping

2 tbsp heavy cream, lightly whipped (soft peaks)

Optional Add-on

1 oz Rock Town Bourbon Cream (optional, +$2)

Garnish

1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg or cocoa powder

Method

Prepare Glass

Warm glass

Preheat an Irish coffee glass or heatproof mug by filling it with hot water for 30–60 seconds, then discard the water and dry the glass. This keeps the drink hot longer.

Mix Coffee Base

Sweeten and combine

Add the demerara or brown sugar to the warmed glass. Pour in the hot brewed strong coffee (6 oz) and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.

Add whiskey

Stir in the Irish whiskey (1.5 oz) into the sweetened coffee until evenly combined.

Optional Variation

Add Rock Town Bourbon Cream (optional)

If using the Rock Town Bourbon Cream, pour 1 oz into the coffee mixture and gently stir once to incorporate. Note: this adds sweetness and creaminess and is charged as +2 on the menu.

Top with Cream

Whip cream to soft peaks

Lightly whip the heavy cream until it holds soft peaks. It should be pourable but slightly thickened so it floats on the coffee.

Float the cream

Carefully pour the whipped cream over the back of a spoon held just above the coffee surface so the cream floats as a distinct layer. Aim for about 2 tablespoons of cream.

Garnish & Serve

Sprinkle a small pinch of freshly grated nutmeg or cocoa powder over the cream. Serve immediately with a long-handled spoon so the guest can stir the cream into the coffee if desired.