Irish Coffee

By EricS52

Traditional Irish coffee recipe that is not too sweet. Enjoy as a warm night cap, or on St. Patrick's day!

Ingredients

• 3 ounces heavy whipping cream
• 3/4 ounce simple syrup, divided
• 5 ounces freshly brewed coffee
• 1 ⁄2 ounce Jameson or other good-quality Irish whiskey

Preparation

Step 1

Mix the heavy whipping cream with 1/4 ounce of the simple syrup until it is thick like whipping cream. This can be in a shaker, or with a mixer.

Combine whisky, 1/2 ounce simple syrup, and coffee in a mug. Top with a few dollops of whipped cream.