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Irish coffee recipe

Classic Irish Coffee

A warm and comforting classic Irish Coffee recipe. Perfect for a cold morning or a festive treat.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 fluid ounces Irish Whiskey
  • 24 fluid ounces Hot Coffee Brewed strong
  • 4 teaspoons Brown Sugar
  • 1.5 cups Heavy Cream Chilled

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Brew a pot of strong hot coffee.
  2. Pour 1.5 ounces of Irish whiskey into each of four heatproof mugs or glasses.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon of brown sugar to each mug and stir until dissolved.
  4. Fill each mug with hot coffee, leaving about 1 inch of space at the top.
  5. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks. Be careful not to over-whip.
  6. Gently spoon or pour a layer of whipped cream over the top of each coffee, using the back of a spoon to help it float.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

For an extra touch, you can dust the whipped cream with a little cocoa powder or cinnamon.
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