Irish Coffee Recipe
Coffee, Irish Whiskey, Baileys
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Ingredients
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Coffee Ingredients
Alcohol Ingredients
Topping Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Brew the Coffee
Brew a fresh cup of coffee using your preferred method (drip, French press, etc.). Ensure it is strong and hot.
- 2
Sweeten the Coffee
Stir in 1 teaspoon of sugar into the hot brewed coffee until fully dissolved.
- 3
Add Irish Whiskey
Pour 1 oz of Irish whiskey into the coffee and stir gently to combine.
- 4
Add Baileys
Add 1 oz of Baileys Irish Cream to the coffee mixture and stir gently.
- 5
Prepare the Cream Topping
In a separate bowl, lightly whip 1 oz of heavy cream until it thickens slightly but is still pourable.
- 6
Top the Coffee
Carefully pour the whipped cream over the back of a spoon onto the coffee to create a layered effect.
- 7
Garnish
Sprinkle a pinch of ground coffee or cocoa powder on top of the whipped cream for garnish.
