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Irish Coffee Recipe

Name: J. Murphy's On Mains IRISH COFFEE Recipe
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 6 oz freshly brewed hot strong coffee; 1.5 oz Jameson Irish whiskey; 1 tsp brown sugar (packed); 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream, chilled; 1 tsp granulated sugar (optional, for cream); 0.5 oz whole bean coffee (for brewing); 0 to taste freshly grated nutmeg or cocoa powder (optional); 1 each stemmed heatproof glass (Irish coffee glass)

Inspired by J. Murphy's On Main

Time12m

Serves1

Jameson, coffee, whipped cream

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

6 oz freshly brewed hot strong coffee1 1/2 oz Jameson Irish whiskey1 tsp brown sugar (packed)2 tbsp heavy whipping cream, chilled1 tsp granulated sugar (optional, for cream)1/2 oz whole bean coffee (for brewing)

Garnish / Equipment

0 to taste freshly grated nutmeg or cocoa powder (optional)1 each stemmed heatproof glass (Irish coffee glass)

Method

Prepare Coffee

Grind whole bean coffee to a medium-fine grind and brew about 6 oz of strong coffee using your preferred method (drip, pour-over, or French press). Aim for a bold, hot coffee around 200°F (93°C).

Preheat the serving glass by rinsing with hot water, then discard the water. This keeps the cocktail hot longer.

Build the Drink

Place the warmed Irish coffee glass on a stable surface. Add 1 tsp packed brown sugar to the bottom of the glass.

Pour 1.5 oz Jameson Irish whiskey over the brown sugar.

Carefully pour the 6 oz hot brewed coffee into the glass, leaving about 1/2 inch (approx. 1 tbsp) of headroom for the cream. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves fully into the hot coffee and whiskey mixture.

Whipped Cream & Finish

Make Light Whipped Cream

In a chilled small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp chilled heavy cream with 1 tsp granulated sugar just until soft peaks form. The cream should be pourable but hold a loose peak—do not overwhip.

Using the back of a warm spoon held just above the coffee surface, gently pour or spoon the whipped cream over the back of the spoon so it floats on top of the coffee in a distinct layer.

Optionally grate a little fresh nutmeg or dust with cocoa powder on top for aroma and garnish.

Serve immediately. Instruct guests to sip the hot coffee through the cream layer to experience the contrast of hot sweet coffee and cool cream.