Cocktail recipe

Irish Coffee recipe.

A characterful cocktail built around irish whiskey, hot black coffee and brown sugar syrup, finished with a clean, memorable lift.

Cocktail recipe 5 mins Mocktail option

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Irish Coffee

Description

Irish Coffee is built around irish whiskey, hot black coffee, brown sugar syrup, giving it a clear identity from the first sip. Irish Coffee became famous as a warming blend of coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar and cream, built for comfort as much as flavour.

What makes it great is the balance: the base brings structure, the fruit or aromatic element gives personality, and the chilled serve keeps everything crisp. It has enough theatre for a cocktail menu but remains simple enough for a confident home bartender.

Serve it when the table needs a conversation starter: colourful, balanced and easy to imagine as a signature drink for a party.

Ingredients

40 ml Irish whiskey
90 ml hot black coffee
10 ml Brown sugar syrup
Lightly whipped double cream
grated nutmeg
Ice

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon – Used to stir the drink smoothly with ice before serving.

Instructions

Warm the serving glass with hot water, then discard the water.
Add the spirit, sweetener and citrus or spice elements to the glass.
Top with hot water, coffee, cider or wine as required and stir gently.
Garnish neatly and serve while warm.

Recommended glassware

Irish Coffee Glass

Irish Coffee Glass (recommended)

A heatproof handled glass for hot cocktails.

180–300 ml Handled heatproof glass.

Best for: Irish Coffee, Hot Toddy, spiked hot chocolate, warm winter cocktails.

Garnish: Great for grated nutmeg, whipped cream, cinnamon, and citrus peel.

Coupe Glass

Coupe Glass

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

Useful alternative if the primary glass is not available.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Quick facts

5 mins Easy Approx. 9% ABV 0.2 units 255 kcal Fresh ice Mocktail option