Irish Coffee

By cooksalot

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 ounces Jameson original blended Irish whiskey
• 4 ounces fresh-brewed coffee
• 1/2 ounce rich Demarara syrup
• Freshly whipped cream
• Freshly ground nutmeg

Preparation

Step 1

Make a batch of rich Demarara syrup by blending two parts sugar with one part boiling water. Stir, dissolve and store in fridge.
Pour four ounces of fresh-brewed coffee (preferably made with a French press) into an absinthe glass.
Add 1/2 ounce of the Demerara syrup and stir.
Add 1 1/2 ounces of Jameson original blended Irish whiskey.
Gently spread on a thin layer of whipped cream (learn how to make your own here), preferably pouring straight from the bowl or carafe.
Using a grater, garnish with fresh nutmeg shavings and serve.