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Irish Coffee

Piping-hot black roast coffee spiked with smooth Irish whiskey beneath a collar of cold lightly-whipped cream.

Whiskey Built Served hot beneath chilled cream 5 min · 12% ABV

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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Freshly grated nutmeg over chilled cream collar

Irish Whiskey 45 ml
Fresh Hot Filter Coffee 120 ml
Rich Demerara Syrup 15 ml
Chilled Lightly Whipped Heavy Cream 30 ml

Preparation

Pre-warm a footed glass mug with hot water, then empty it.
Stir hot black coffee, demerara syrup, and Irish whiskey together in the warm glass.
Shake cold heavy cream briefly until thickened but still pourable, then float gently over the back of a warm spoon.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Works effortlessly with any whiskey, brown sugar, hot French-press or instant coffee, and cold cream shaken 10 seconds in a small jam jar.

Irish Whiskey (or any smooth whiskey) 45 ml
Hot Strong Brewed Coffee 120 ml
Brown Sugar 2 tsp
Cold Heavy Cream 30 ml

At-Home Steps

Stir brown sugar and whiskey into hot coffee inside a warmed mug until completely dissolved.
Shake cold cream in a small jar for 8 seconds until silky-thick.
Pour cream slowly over the back of a teaspoon so it floats cleanly on top—sip through the cold cream without stirring.

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How do you make Irish Coffee at home with everyday ingredients?

Works effortlessly with any whiskey, brown sugar, hot French-press or instant coffee, and cold cream shaken 10 seconds in a small jam jar. Ingredients: 45 ml Irish Whiskey (or any smooth whiskey), 120 ml Hot Strong Brewed Coffee, 2 tsp Brown Sugar, 30 ml Cold Heavy Cream. Steps: Stir brown sugar and whiskey into hot coffee inside a warmed mug until completely dissolved. Shake cold cream in a small jar for 8 seconds until silky-thick. Pour cream slowly over the back of a teaspoon so it floats cleanly on top—sip through the cold cream without stirring.

What is the full craft bar specification for Irish Coffee?

Irish Coffee (Whiskey, 12% ABV) is prepared built with served hot beneath chilled cream and garnished with freshly grated nutmeg over chilled cream collar. Ingredients: 45 ml (1 1/2 oz) Irish Whiskey, 120 ml (4 oz) Fresh Hot Filter Coffee, 15 ml (1/2 oz) Rich Demerara Syrup, 30 ml (1 oz) Chilled Lightly Whipped Heavy Cream.