• Fresh hot brewed coffee
  120 ml (4 oz)

  Strong and freshly brewed for best flavor.
• Irish whiskey
  45 ml (1.5 oz)

  Jameson or any quality Irish whiskey.
• Brown sugar
  30 ml (1 oz)

  About 2 teaspoons; adjust to taste.
• Lightly whipped cream
  30 ml (1 oz)

  Just thickened, not stiff; floats on top.

• Heatproof glass (preferably an Irish coffee glass)
• Bar spoon
• Whisk or frother (for cream)
• Measuring jigger

1. 1

   Warm your glass by filling it with hot water, then discard the water.

2. 2

   Add brown sugar to the glass, then pour in the hot coffee. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.

3. 3

   Add Irish whiskey and stir gently to combine.

4. 4

   Lightly whip the cream until just thickened (it should still flow, not be stiff).

5. 5

   Slowly pour the cream over the back of a bar spoon just above the coffee, so it floats atop the drink without mixing in.

6. 6

   Serve and enjoy, sipping the coffee through the creamy layer.

• It’s the perfect balance of robust coffee and smooth whiskey.
• The creamy topping adds a luxurious texture to every sip.
• It’s easy to make yet feels special and indulgent.
• It’s a warming treat for cold nights or festive occasions.
• It’s a classic cocktail with a rich, heartwarming story.

Irish Coffee was born out of necessity and hospitality on a blustery night in the early 1940s. Legend has it that Joe Sheridan, a chef at Foynes Port near Limerick, Ireland, created the drink to warm up weary, cold American travelers whose flight had been turned back due to bad weather. When asked if they were being served Brazilian coffee, Sheridan famously replied, 'No, that’s Irish coffee.' The drink quickly became a staple in Ireland and later found international fame when travel writer Stanton Delaplane introduced it to San Francisco’s Buena Vista Café in 1952. Since then, Irish Coffee has delighted drinkers around the world with its perfect blend of coffee, whiskey, and cream.