Kentucky Coffee Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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1
Brew
Brew 6 fl oz of strong hot coffee immediately before assembling the drink. Use a French press or drip coffee with slightly more coffee grounds than usual for a bolder cup.
2
Preheat the serving glass by rinsing it with hot water, then discard the water. This keeps the drink hot longer.

3
In the warmed serving glass (an Irish coffee glass or heatproof mug), add 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar. Pour in 1.5 fl oz bourbon.
4
Pour the hot coffee (6 fl oz) into the glass over the bourbon and sugar. Stir thoroughly until the sugar dissolves completely.

5
Lightly whip 2 tablespoons heavy cream with 1 teaspoon whole milk (if using) just until it reaches soft, pourable peaks — it should be thick but still pourable.
6
Gently pour the whipped cream over the back of a spoon so it floats on top of the coffee, creating a distinct cream layer.
7
Grate a little fresh nutmeg (about 1 tsp) over the cream and finish with an orange twist or cinnamon stick if desired.

8
Serve immediately while hot. Drink through the cream layer so each sip combines hot coffee and warmed cream.