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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