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This simple Irish coffee frappe combines coffee, Irish whiskey, half and half, brown sugar, and ice. It’s frosty, delicious, and perfect for St. Patrick’s Day!
There is something so delicious about a Traditional Irish Coffee. It perfectly balances coffee, Irish whiskey, brown sugar, and cream. Now, this version is a spin on the classic. I’m adding all those flavors to a blender and turning them into a fun, chilled cocktail.
Of course, I topped mine with whipped cream because everything is better with whipped cream. Am I right?
I used cooled, strongly brewed coffee for the coffee, but you could also use storebought cold brew or even chilled espresso for a more coffee-forward flavor. You can also use decaf coffee if you’re making this at night.
And since this does contain alcohol, this is exclusively for the 21 and over crowd. Oh, and maybe don’t start your morning with this. Let’s keep this drink to nighttime or non-driving celebrations.
Ingredients needed
- Ice
- Strong coffee
- Half and half
- Irish whiskey
- Brown sugar
- Whipped cream
How to make an Irish coffee frappe
Add all the ingredients, minus the whipped cream, to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth and frothy.
I like to top mine with whipped cream, but you could also add a drizzle of chocolate or caramel for extra flavor.
Storage and leftovers
Since this cocktail is made with ice, it’s best to make it fresh and serve it immediately. You do not want to make it in advance.
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Irish Coffee Frappe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups ice cubes
- 1 cup strong coffee, cooled
- ½ cup half and half
- 2 tablespoons Irish whiskey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ cup whipped cream, optional
Instructions
- In a high powered blender add ice cubes, coffee, half and half, Irish whiskey, and brown sugar.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into 2 glasses and top with whipped cream.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I would have one.. or few.. 🙂 it is pretty warm in here..
Love that this is so simple that I can actually make it today to celebrate! This is much better than the black coffee I had planned for the morning! Pinned
I’m the same way when I walk into whole foods! Which I do…weekly. Yikes. I’m going to have to find those crazy flavored yogurts though…
And yes, that Bklyn Blackout ice cream is LEGIT awesome. (and worth every penny).
I want this frappe IMMEDIATELY. Would it be wrong to drink it before work?!
Yummers! I will have to make these for dessert, tonight. Okay, maybe a test batch, this morning. 😉
I can’t think of a single thing to say except YUM! Pinned and shared this one!
Best husband ever – Ben would never do that for me. But maybe if I charm him with one of these frappes – he’d give in. I better try this tactic!
sounds GOOD !!