Caffè irlandese

Ingredienti

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

Preparazione

1. 1

   Brew the black coffee.

2. 2

   Pre-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. 3

   Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of brown sugar to the bottom of each glass.

4. 4

   Pour coffee into each glass until about ¾ full.

5. 5

   Add a shot of whiskey to each glass.

6. 6

   Whip the cream with a balloon whisk or electric mixer until thick but still pourable.

7. 7

   Pour the cream over the back of a spoon onto the top of each coffee. The cream should form a floating layer.

8. 8

   Decorated the top with a dusting of cocoa powder if desired. Serve immediately while hot.