Name: Irish Coffee
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Irish
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 ounces Irish whiskey; 2 cups hot strong brewed coffee (French or other dark roast); 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon creme de menthe, optional

Irish coffee, with a splash of Irish whiskey, sugar and cream, is a classic recipe for a reason. Cozy up with this easy-to-make boozy treat. Sláinte!

Ingredients

2 teaspoons sugar

2 ounces Irish whiskey

2 cups hot strong brewed coffee (French or other dark roast)

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

1 teaspoon creme de menthe, optional

Instructions

1 Create the base

2 Divide the sugar and the whiskey equally between two mugs. Stir in the very hot black coffee until the sugar completely dissolves. Editor’s Tip: One of our favorite tips for Irish coffee is first heating the mugs so the drink stays warmer for a longer time. Fill the mugs with hot (not boiling) water and let the water sit for about two minutes. Carefully pour out the water, then start this recipe.

3 Add the crown

4 In a small bowl, use a whisk or hand mixer to beat the heavy whipping cream and creme de menthe (if using) until thickened and foamy. Gently spoon the cream mixture onto the tops of the drinks, allowing the cream to float. Serve the drinks immediately.