TRADITIONAL IRISH COFFEE
In 1942, a man named Joe Sheridan invented Irish coffee at his restaurant at Foynes Airport, near today's Shannon Airport. The drink was created to relieve the Irish damp chill for passengers flying to the United States. Stanton Delaplane, a writer for the San Francisco Chronicle, tried Irish coffee at Shannon shortly after the war. He enjoyed it so much that he brought the recipe home. The first Irish coffee in the United States was served at Buena Vista Cafe on November 10, 1952. Soon after, more Irish coffee was being consumed in San Francisco than Ireland. This drink might be responsible for single-handedly saving Irish whiskey. Irish coffee consists of coffee, sugar, Irish whiskey, and soft whipped cream. The drink traditionally does not have a maraschino cherry or green creme de menthe on top.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place whiskey and sugar in a warm coffee mug. Stir the mixture until the sugar is dissolved. Pour hot coffee into the mug, the layer a dollop of soft whipped cream on top.
- You can adjust the amount of sugar to your liking. To make soft whipped cream yourself, take heavy cream and whip it just until it thickens. You do not want to whip the cream to the point where it forms peaks. Slainte!
ORIGINAL IRISH COFFEE
Provided by Food Network
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Fill footed mug or a mug with hot water to preheat it, then empty. Pour piping hot coffee into warmed glass until it is about 3/4 full. Add the brown sugar and stir until completely dissolved. Blend in Irish whiskey. Top with a collar of the whipped heavy cream by pouring gently over back of spoon. Serve hot.
ORIGINAL IRISH COFFEE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Place the brown sugar into a warm Irish coffee glass , mug, or other heatproof glass.
- Add the coffee and Irish whiskey.
- Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Float the lightly whipped heavy cream on top by slowly pouring it over the back of a spoon.
- Do not stir. Instead, drink the Irish coffee through the cream. Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 13 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 11 g, ServingSize 1 cocktail (1 serving), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
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