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Irish Coffee Recipe

Name: Couleur Locales Irish Coffee Recipe
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 1 cups freshly brewed hot strong coffee; 1.5 oz Irish whiskey; 1 tsp brown sugar (packed); 2 tbsp heavy cream; 0.5 tsp powdered sugar (optional, to taste); 0.25 tsp freshly grated nutmeg or cocoa powder

Inspired by Couleur Locale

Time10m

Serves1

Make Irish Coffee Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Coffee

1 cups freshly brewed hot strong coffee

Alcohol & Sweetener

1 1/2 oz Irish whiskey1 tsp brown sugar (packed)

Cream

2 tbsp Heavy cream1/2 tsp powdered sugar (optional, to taste)

Garnish (optional)

1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg or cocoa powder

Method

Prepare glass

Warm the glass

Heat 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. Warming the glass keeps the drink hot longer.

Mix coffee and whiskey

Pour the hot brewed coffee (1 cup) into the warmed glass, leaving about 1/2 inch (1 cm) of headspace for cream. Add the packed brown sugar (1 tsp) and stir until fully dissolved.

Add the Irish whiskey (1.5 oz) to the sweetened coffee and stir gently to combine.

Prepare cream

In a small chilled bowl, lightly whip the heavy cream (2 tbsp) just until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon. If you prefer a touch of sweetness, whisk in the powdered sugar (1/2 tsp). Do not overwhip — the cream should be pourable and soft, not stiff.

Assemble & serve

Hold a spoon upside down over the hot coffee surface (curved side up, tip just above the liquid) and gently pour the lightly whipped cream over the back of the spoon so it floats on top of the coffee, forming a distinct cream layer.

Optionally, lightly dust the cream with a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg or cocoa powder (about 1/4 tsp) for aroma and presentation.

Serve immediately while the coffee is hot and the cream remains layered on top.