Irish Cream Coffee
Irish cream liqueur stirred into hot coffee.
Served hot · Heatproof glass · Easy · about 4 minutes · about 4% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Irish cream
- 150 ml Hot coffee
- Grated chocolate (garnish)
Method
- Warm the glass
- Pour 45 ml irish cream into the glass
- Pour 150 ml hot coffee into the glass
- Garnish
About the Irish Cream Coffee
The coffee family. Coffee and spirits have long been paired across Europe, from the Spanish carajillo to the Italian caffè corretto. Irish Coffee was created at Foynes in Ireland in the early 1940s, and the Espresso Martini in London in the 1980s. These drinks belong to the after-dinner tradition.
Irish Cream Coffee FAQ
What's in an Irish Cream Coffee?
45 ml irish cream, 150 ml hot coffee, garnished with grated chocolate.
How strong is an Irish Cream Coffee?
About 4% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 0.6 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir an Irish Cream Coffee?
Neither. Build it in a warm glass and stir until any sugar dissolves.
What glass do you serve an Irish Cream Coffee in?
A heatproof glass, about 250 ml. Warm the glass first. No heatproof glass? Use a coffee mug.
