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Traditional Irish Coffee

This traditional Irish coffee is made the classic way – brown sugar, coffee, Irish whiskey, and whipped cream. It warms you up and is ready in 10 minutes!

Traditional Irish Coffee topped with chocolate powder.

Yesterday it was 53 degrees so I opened up all my windows and pretended it was spring.

I dusted, vacuumed, and diffused my favorite oil blend – peppermint mixed with lavender. Hello fresh!

Then today I woke up and it’s cold again.

That springtime feeling was short-lived.

Remind me again why I live in New York?

Also, when did I become the type of person who actively talks about the weather? It’s like I’m turning into my grandfather.

Except I don’t chew tobacco, play endless hours of solitaire, or own an awesome pair of white patent leather loafers. Yeah, my grandfather’s slip-on “go out and work in the garage” shoes were patent leather. 

He was so kick ass.

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You know what else my grandfather would have loved? Irish coffee.

I’m pretty sure if I made him this recipe he would have stopped watching Dallas and put all of his attention into this drink #truth

If you haven’t guessed yet Gina and I have teamed up once again for another dose of Kick Sass Kitchen. Did you watch our last video? My part was all about the Classic Manhattan Cocktail.

This video is celebrating all things slightly St. Patrick’s Day.

So basically that just means we made some Irish-sounding stuff that has been infused with booze.

Sorry Irish people, the drunken boozy stereotype lives on. I feel like I’m allowed to say this since my last name is O’Neill.

*Shoulder shrug*

I also threw in the outtakes because really that is my favorite part. It’s mostly me being an ass and Gina looking at me like I’m a crazy person.

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Traditional Irish Coffee in a glass.

Are you looking for ever MORE delicious cocktails? Try my Irish coffee frappe, spiked Nutella hot chocolate or my spiked hot chocolate with vodka marshmallow whipped cream!

This traditional Irish coffee is made the classic way - brown sugar, coffee, Jameson Irish whiskey and whipped cream. It warms you up and is ready in 10 minutes!

Traditional Irish Coffee

This traditional Irish coffee is made the classic way – brown sugar, coffee Irish whiskey, and whipped cream. It warms you up and is ready in 10 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 drinks

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cold heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 10 ounces hot brewed coffee
  • 3 ounces Irish whiskey

Instructions

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer add cold whipping cream and beat until very soft peaks have formed. The whipped cream should be thickened but still light and spoonable. Set aside once ready.
  • Set out 2 traditional Irish coffee mugs (or 2 coffee cups) and add 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar into each cup.
  • Pour 5 ounces hot coffee into each glass and stir to help dissolve the brown sugar.
  • Pour in 1-1/2 ounce Irish whiskey into each glass.
  • Carefully spoon whipped cream onto the top of the coffee. You should have a 1-2 inch thick topping of whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 23mg | Sugar: 12g
Course Drinks
Cuisine Irish
Keyword homemade irish coffee, irish coffee recipes
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Brandy

About Brandy!

I am a food lover and recipe developer bringing you delicious recipes that taste great and are easy to make! My food is inspired by travels around the world and my love of flavorful food. A list of things that make me happy: cats, Coke Zero, houseplants, and travel. Read more...

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Joanne

Tuesday 17th of March 2015

Ummm those outtakes were the best part of my night. Seriously. I'm sure they'd be even better after downing a few of these Irish coffees!

Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles

Monday 16th of March 2015

Any coffee that involves a little whiskey, brown sugar, and whipped cream...count me in!!

Lauren @ Healthy Delicious

Monday 16th of March 2015

I love Irish coffee!! I don't think I've ever made it with brown sugar though...i'll have to try that next time.

Kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox

Sunday 15th of March 2015

Your videos are the best....so much fun! Love both recipes...so easy and I'm all about the Irish Coffee. :-)

Angie | Big Bear's Wife

Saturday 14th of March 2015

Haha I too have become one of those people that talks about the weather! haha What's wrong with us?! Love the coffee and the cheesecakes! {Your videos are my favorite!}

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