Irish Coffee

Learn how to make perfect Irish coffee with a layer of floating cream on top.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups black coffee
• 4 teaspoons brown sugar
• 6 tablespoons whiskey
• 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder (optional for decorating)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Brew the black coffee.
2. 2Pre-heat two heat proof clear glasses or Irish coffee glasses by pouring in some very hot water. Let them stand for a minute to heat the glasses, then discard the water.
3. 3Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of brown sugar to the bottom of each glass.
4. 4Pour coffee into each glass until about ¾ full.
5. 5Add a shot of whiskey to each glass.
6. 6Whip the cream with a balloon whisk or electric mixer until thick but still pourable.
7. 7Pour the cream over the back of a spoon onto the top of each coffee. The cream should form a floating layer.
8. 8Decorated the top with a dusting of cocoa powder if desired. Serve immediately while hot.