Irish Coffee
Classicwarmcoffee
Ingredients
- Irish Whiskey45 ml
- Hot Coffee120 ml
- Sugar syrup15 ml
- Heavy CreamFloat
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Glass
Irish coffee glass
Garnish
Nutmeg
Method
- 01Combine whiskey, coffee, and syrup in a warmed glass.
- 02Float lightly whipped cream on top.
About this drink
More on the Irish Coffee
What it tastes like
Rounded and gently sweet, rich coffee depth, a silky, creamy texture.
Ingredient tips
- A standard 1:1 simple syrup works here. For more body, try 2:1 sugar to water and use slightly less.
- Use single (light) or double cream depending on how rich you want the finish.
When to serve it
Serve on a cold evening when you want something warming.
Variations to try
- Swap simple syrup for honey or demerara syrup to add weight and a darker, richer note.
- No sugar syrup? Try Sugar dissolved in water as a substitute (good swap).


