Cocktail · Medium strength

Irish Coffee

Hot coffee, Irish whiskey, brown sugar, cold cream — weather insurance in a glass.

How to order it: Lightly whipped cream floated over the back of a spoon. Glass mug, always.

Flavor profile

Sweetness6
Bitterness5
Strength5
Freshness0
Richness9
Sparkle0
Daring3

The recipe

  • 1½ oz Irish whiskey
  • 4 oz hot strong coffee
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • Float lightly whipped cream
  • Glass mug; no straw
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