Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Begin by preparing your Irish coffee glasses or heatproof mugs. Pour a little boiling water into each glass and let it sit for a minute to warm the glass. This helps keep your drink warm for longer. Discard the hot water and dry the glasses thoroughly.
- Brew your strong black coffee. While the coffee is brewing, add the granulated sugar to the bottom of your warmed, empty glasses. Stirring the sugar into the hot coffee in the next step will dissolve it more easily.1-2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- Pour the hot, freshly brewed coffee over the sugar in the glasses. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved. This is crucial for a smooth, evenly sweetened drink.4-6 ounces hot, freshly brewed strong black coffee
- Add the Irish whiskey to the coffee mixture. Stir gently to combine the whiskey with the sweetened coffee.1.5 ounces Irish whiskey
- Now, it’s time for the star ingredient: the Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur. Pour the Baileys into the glass. Stir gently once more to integrate the liqueur with the coffee and whiskey.2 ounces Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur
- In a separate, chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks. Be careful not to over-whip, as you want a light, airy topping that will float gracefully on the coffee. You can use a whisk or an electric mixer for this.heavy cream
- Gently spoon or pour the whipped cream over the back of a spoon onto the surface of the coffee mixture. Aim to create a thick, luscious layer of cream that covers the entire surface of the drink. The contrasting cold cream against the hot coffee is a signature element.heavy cream
- For an extra touch of elegance, you can lightly sprinkle a pinch of grated nutmeg or a few chocolate shavings over the whipped cream.grated nutmeg, chocolate shavings
Notes
Best enjoyed immediately. Leftover coffee mixture can be stored refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently.