Irish Coffee
Classic Cocktails · Served hot in a Irish coffee glass
Created by Joe Sheridan at Foynes Port, Ireland in the 1940s. Popularized in America by journalist Stanton Delaplane and the Buena Vista Cafe in San Francisco.
Ingredients
- Irish Whiskey1.5 oz
- Hot Coffee5 oz
- Demerara Sugar1 tsp
- Lightly Whipped Cream1.5 oz
Method
- 1.Preheat an Irish coffee glass with hot water, then discard.
- 2.Add demerara sugar and hot coffee to the glass. Stir to dissolve.
- 3.Add Irish whiskey and stir briefly.
- 4.Lightly whip cream until it just holds its shape — it should pour, not dollop.
- 5.Pour cream over the back of a spoon so it floats on top.
Notes
- The cream must be lightly whipped — just thickened, not stiff. You drink the hot coffee through the cold cream.
- Demerara sugar adds depth. Do not use refined white sugar.
Batch scaling
Common batch sizes for the Irish Coffee. Want a different number? Open the calculator.
| Ingredient | ×1 | ×2 | ×4 | ×8 | ×16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irish Whiskey | 1.5 oz | 3 oz | 6 oz | 12 oz | 24 oz |
| Hot Coffee | 5 oz | 10 oz | 20 oz | 40 oz | 80 oz |
| Demerara Sugar | 1 tsp | 2 tsp | 4 tsp | 8 tsp | 16 tsp |
| Lightly Whipped Cream | 1.5 oz | 3 oz | 6 oz | 12 oz | 24 oz |
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