Indulge in the captivating flavors of Irish coffee, a timeless beverage that seamlessly blends the warmth of coffee, the smoothness of whiskey, and the sweetness of sugar, topped with a velvety layer of whipped cream. This classic drink, with its Irish heritage, is a delightful fusion of bold flavors, offering a perfect balance between the bitterness of coffee and the mellow sweetness of whiskey. The aroma of roasted coffee beans mingles with hints of caramel and vanilla, creating an enticing sensory experience. Explore two enticing variations of Irish coffee in this article: the traditional Irish coffee and the decadent Bailey's Irish coffee, each offering a unique twist on this beloved drink. Discover the secrets of crafting the perfect Irish coffee, ensuring a harmonious blend of flavors that will transport you to the heart of Ireland with every sip.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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.
IRISH CREAM AND COFFEE
The best after-dinner drink! Just use Irish Cream instead of cream and sugar - how easy is that?!
Provided by Jan O'Leary Merzlak
Categories Drinks Recipes Coffee Drinks Recipes
Time 1m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Pour hot brewed coffee into a mug. Stir in Irish Cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 7.8 mg, Sugar 19 g
IRISH COFFEE WITH BAILEY'S AND KAHLUA
Make and share this Irish Coffee with Bailey's and Kahlua recipe from Food.com.
Provided by rsarahl
Categories Beverages
Time 2m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pour Baileys and Kahlua into Irish coffee glass.
- Fill glass with hot coffee.
- Top with whipped cream and serve.
IRISH CREAM COFFEE
A steaming cup of this jazzed-up coffee makes the perfect pick-me-up any time of day. Try experimenting with other liqueurs or creamers to give each cup new life. -Carol Fate, Waverly, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Divide sugar and liqueur among four mugs; stir in coffee. Garnish with whipped cream. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
IRISH COFFEE
Inspiration: The Buena Vista Cafe, San Francisco, California, 1952. There are those who wish us to believe the unlikely fact that Irish coffee was invented at Shannon Airport in the 1940s. Obviously, for any of us who have been to any airport, we know that nothing creative has ever occurred in such a place. A competing tale has it that Jonathan Swift invented the Irish coffee in 1705 through the simple genius of adding whiskey to his coffee and cream. Earlier the same day he had invented the Irish toasted cheese, Irish biscuit, Irish hat stand, and Irish stack of envelopes by inadvertently pouring whiskey onto those household items as well. Regardless of its original production, the drink did not come into its own until its appearance in San Francisco at the Buena Vista Cafe, where it became a permanent favorite of locals and tourists alike. We always knew we wanted an Irish coffee on the menu at the Dead Rabbit, as it is perhaps the best-known Irish-American classic, and this recipe was designed under the guidance of Dale "King Cocktail" DeGroff. It's a deceptively simple approach. One secret: Buy ridiculously expensive heavy cream from your favorite local dairy. Another tip: When preparing this classic, be careful not to slip on the Irish floor.
Provided by Food Network
Categories beverage
Time 5m
Yield 1 drink
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add all the ingredients, except the garnish, to an Irish coffee glass. Float an inch of whipped cream on top. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.
- Combine the sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, but do not boil. Slowly stir to dissolve the sugar. When the syrup has thickened, remove from the heat. Use a funnel to pour into bottles. The syrup will keep for 2 to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.
BAILEY'S IRISH COFFEE
Make and share this Bailey's Irish Coffee recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Beverages
Time 1m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine coffee and Bailey's Irish Cream.
- Top with whipped cream and serve.
- Makes 1 serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.1, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 18, Sodium 33.4, Carbohydrate 6.5, Sugar 6.2, Protein 1.2
IRISH COFFEE PIE
Even though we aren't Irish, my mom made this pie for my dad every St. Patrick's Day. -Holly Nauroth, Fruita, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter; press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 7-in. pie plate. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Combine the water, whiskey if desired and coffee granules; beat into cream cheese mixture until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. , Spoon into crust. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 26g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHEWY IRISH-COFFEE BLONDIES
Skip the green food coloring. We've raised the bar for St. Patty's Day desserts. These blondies are enriched with Irish coffee-inspired flavors-ground coffee in the batter, whiskey in the sugar glaze. And you don't have to pull out the heavy stand mixer: A bowl and a wooden spoon will do.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 2h45m
Yield Makes 24
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make the blondies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan, and line with parchment so that it overhangs on all sides. Butter parchment. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Melt butter, and pour into a mixing bowl with brown sugar, ground coffee, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine. Stir in eggs and vanilla extract. Stir in flour mixture until just combined. Pour batter into pan, and sprinkle with almonds. Bake 27 to 30 minutes, depending on how chewy you like your blondies (a shorter baking time results in a chewier blondie). Let cool completely.
- Make the glaze: Whisk together butter and whiskey. Gradually whisk in confectioners' sugar until glaze is thick but pourable (you may not need all the sugar). Using a spoon or a pastry bag fitted with a plain round tip, drizzle glaze over blondies in a rough crosshatch pattern. Let glaze dry 1 hour. Cut blondies into 2-inch squares.
HOT NUTTY IRISH COFFEE
This is a great after-dinner coffee. I like to add a mixture of cinnamon and sugar to the rim before I make them. We sometimes use green sugar. Enjoy!
Provided by jean
Categories Drinks Recipes Coffee Drinks Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix sugar and cinnamon together on a flat dish. Wet the rim of a mug and dunk into the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Pour Irish cream and hazelnut liqueur into the mug. Add coffee. Top coffee with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 2.3 mg, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 11.5 mg, Sugar 31.1 g
IRISH COFFEE MERINGUES
Categories Coffee Milk/Cream Mixer Egg Dessert Bake St. Patrick's Day Whiskey Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For meringues:
- Preheat oven to 250°F. Line 2 heavy baking sheets with parchment paper. Stir 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder in small bowl to blend well. Using hand-held electric mixer, beat egg whites in medium bowl until medium-stiff peaks form. Add remaining 4 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar to egg whites by tablespoonfuls and beat until stiff peaks form. Fold coffee-sugar mixture into meringue.
- Drop meringue by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly. Using knife, gently spread meringues 2 1/2- to 3-inch rounds. Bake until meringues are dry and can be easily be lifted from parchment, about 45 minutes. Transfer meringues to racks and cool completely. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Store in airtight containers at room temperature.)
- For filling:
- Beat 1 cup whipping cream in medium bowl to medium-firm peaks. Add sugar, Irish whiskey and instant espresso powder and beat until firm peaks form.
- Place 1 meringue on plate, flat side down. Spoon 1 generous tablespoon of espresso cream filling over. Top with another meringue, flat side down, and press gently until filling spreads to edge. Repeat with remaining meringues and filling. (Can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.)
- Beat remaining 1/4 cup whipping cream in small bowl until firm peaks form. Spoon small dollop of cream atop each meringue. Garnish each with chocolate-covered coffee beans, if desired.
BAILEYS IRISH COFFEE CREAM FUDGE
Irish coffee... only more wonderfully sinful! This fudge recipe is remarkably smooth and creamy with hints of coffee and Baileys Irish Cream. It's really rich. Perfect for any time of year - not just for St. Patrick's Day. We can't wait to make it again!
Provided by Heather M. Baker
Categories Candies
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. In a small bowl, combine Baileys and coffee crystals. Microwave on high for 10 seconds or until melted and dissolved.
- 2. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter, evaporated milk, sugar, and marshmallow cream.
- 3. Slowly add the Baileys coffee mixture; stir well.
- 4. Boil for 5 mins.
- 5. Remove from heat. Stir in chips and vanilla extract. Stir for approx. 3-4 mins until smooth.
- 6. Pour into a foil lined 8x8" pan. Chill to set.
IRISH COFFEE FROM THE BUENA VISTA SAN FRANCISCO
The Buena Vista on Fisherman's Wharf serves as many as 2,000 of these famous Irish Coffees each day. It's a great way to warm up on a foggy day by the bay; however, after a few of these, you may be feeling a little foggy yourself. The major difference from other Irish Coffee recipes here is the use of sugar cubes.
Provided by FLKeysJen
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1 Irish Coffee, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Fill glass with very hot water to pre-heat, then empty.
- Pour hot coffee into hot glass until it is about three-quarters full.
- Drop in two cocktail sugar cubes.
- Stir until the sugar is thoroughly dissolved.
- Add full jigger of Irish Whiskey for proper taste and body.
- Top with a collar of whipped cream by pouring gently over a spoon.
- Enjoy it while piping hot.
IRISH COFFEE COCKTAIL
The addition of Irish whiskey to piping hot coffee makes a winter warmer much different than your morning cup of Joe.
Provided by Allrecipes
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Whiskey Drinks Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place sugar on a plate or shallow bowl. Lightly wet the rim of an Irish coffee glass with a moistened paper towel. Dip the rim in sugar to coat.
- Pour Irish whiskey into the prepared glass. Fill with coffee to within 1/2 inch of top. Add sugar and stir. Top with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 40.9 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 14.9 mg, Sugar 16.7 g
IRISH COFFEE COOKIES
Soft, chewy coffee cookies with a subtle hint of whiskey flavor. Plan ahead, as these require a bit of refrigeration time.
Provided by Kim
Time 2h15m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place 1 cup whiskey and 1/3 cup brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture has reduced to 1/3 cup, about 20 minutes. Remove whiskey reduction from the heat and cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix espresso powder and 2 tablespoons whiskey together in a small bowl until espresso powder is dissolved. Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg together in a medium bowl. Set both aside.
- Cream butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, and white sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract. Stir in whiskey reduction, then whiskey-espresso mixture. Add dry ingredients in 3 batches, mixing until just incorporated after each addition. Fold in white chocolate. Cover the dough and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop out 1 1/2 tablespoonfuls of dough and place 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are just set, about 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the sheets for 7 to 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 23.8 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 104.4 mg, Sugar 10.9 g
FROZEN IRISH COFFEE
This drink is inspired by the frozen Irish coffee served at Molly's at the Market in the French Quarter of New Orleans, where it's served from a frozen daiquiri machine. Freezing milk in an ice cube tray gives you a similar creamy consistency to the version at Molly's, which contains no ice. Brandy provides a mellower flavor than Irish whiskey, but feel free to substitute whiskey for the brandy if you prefer.
Provided by Sara Bonisteel
Categories cocktails, dessert
Time 5m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Add ice cream, frozen milk cubes, chilled coffee, brandy and coffee liqueur to a blender. Combine on high until the ice is crushed and the drink is smooth. (It will have the consistency of a thin milkshake.)
- Divide between highball glasses and swirl 1/8 teaspoon coffee grounds on the top of each drink.
IRISH CREAM-COFFEE BARS
Honorable Mention - Contest Recipe 2009! Special occasion? Make deliciously decadent bars with liqueur, coffee and a foolproof sugar cookie mix.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h35m
Yield 25
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, place cookie mix and pecans. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or fork, until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. With fork, stir in egg. Press half of cookie mixture in bottom of pan. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Reserve remaining cookie mixture.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir milk, 2 tablespoons liqueur and the coffee granules until well blended. Pour evenly over warm crust. Sprinkle reserved cookie mixture over top. Bake 25 to 30 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool 30 minutes at room temperature. Refrigerate 1 hour to cool completely. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into bars (5 rows by 5 rows). Store bars covered at room temperature.
- Just before serving, in small bowl, beat whipping cream, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon liqueur and the vanilla with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Top each bar with dollop of whipped cream; sprinkle with ground cinnamon. Insert cinnamon stick into each dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 1 g
IRISH COFFEE BARS - CHEWY DELICIOUS BLONDIES
These bars are amaaaazing! Vanilla and coffee flavored blondies topped with sliced almonds and a whiskey flavored glaze. Very unique, very rich in flavor! Use Irish whiskey to keep it authentic! This recipe came from Martha Stewart magazine, March 2012.
Provided by Dans La Lune
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 45m
Yield 24 2 inch squares, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Butter a 9 x 13 inch baking pan, and line with parchment. (If you don't have parchment, you can use PAM with good results as well).
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Melt the 2 cups of butter, and pour into a mixing bowl with brown sugar, ground coffee, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Stir to combine.
- Stir in eggs and vanilla extract.
- Stir in flour mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into pan, and sprinkle with almonds.
- Bake 27 - 30 minutes, depending on how chewy you like your blondies (a shorter baking time results in a chewier blondie). Let cool completely before adding glaze.
- Make the glaze by whisking together 1 tablespoon of melted butter and whiskey.
- Gradually whisk in confectioners sugar until glaze is thick but pourable (you may not need all the sugar).
- Using a spoon or a pastry bag fitted with a plain round tip, drizzle glaze over blondies in a rough crosshatch pattern.
- Let glaze dry 1 hour.
- Cut blondies into 2 inch squares.
- Blondies can be stored at room temperature up to 2 days, or freeze in an airtight container for longer keeping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.3, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 74.2, Sodium 283.6, Carbohydrate 60.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 43.2, Protein 4.2
IRISH COFFEE
This Irish coffee lives up to its reputation as a relaxing after-dinner drink. Creme de menthe adds a colorful touch to the cream. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Divide sugar and whiskey between 2 mugs; stir in coffee. In a small bowl, beat cream and creme de menthe until thickened. Gently spoon onto tops of drinks, allowing cream to float. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
TRADITIONAL IRISH COFFEE
Our vegan version of the classic cocktail is well balanced, yet every bit as rich and decadent.
Provided by So Delicious® Dairy Free
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips So Delicious® Dairy Free
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat water in a double boiler to a low simmer. Add Coconutmilk Creamer, Culinary Coconutmilk and organic brown cane sugar to the double boiler bowl. Whisk occasionally until sugar is melted and mixture is very warm but not hot.
- Drop in chocolate and whisk until fully incorporated. Remove bowl from double boiler and stir in coffee. Use immediately or refrigerate.
- To make Vegan Irish Coffee, combine Vegan Irish Cream and whiskey in a jar and give it a shake. Pour 4 to 5 ounces into an ice filled glass (coffee cubes if you have them!). Dust with cocoa powder.
- Smack a mint sprig to release its oil and lay on top of the drink.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.7 g, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 9.6 mg, Sugar 26.7 g
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!
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality coffee. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your drink.
- Heat your Irish whiskey gently. This will help to release its flavors without evaporating the alcohol.
- Use brown sugar instead of white sugar. Brown sugar has a richer flavor that will complement the coffee and whiskey.
- Whip the cream until it is light and fluffy. This will give your drink a creamy, luxurious texture.
- Garnish your drink with freshly grated nutmeg. This will add a touch of warmth and spice.
Conclusion:
Irish coffee is a classic cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are looking for a warm and comforting drink to enjoy on a cold day or a festive drink to serve at a party, Irish coffee is a great choice. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cocktail, give Irish coffee a try. You won't be disappointed!
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