Classic Irish Coffee
From: The Food ChannelIrish Coffee was originally created by an Irish chef/barman as a warm and welcoming drink for the first American tourists who arrived in Ireland via transatlantic passenger airplanes.
Servings: Serves 1
Prep: 5 mins
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Ingredients
1 cup fresh brewed black coffee
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 1/2 ounces (1 jigger) Irish whiskey
1 tablespoon lightly whipped cream
Directions
1. Pour hot coffee into a warmed glass until it is about 3/4 full.
2. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved; stir in the Irish whiskey.
3. Top with lightly whipped cream, being careful not to blend cream with the coffee/whiskey. Serve hot!
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