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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!
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.
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.
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!
Traditional Irish Coffee
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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
What a fun video! I love the out takes too, so cute, and these recipes are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day!
I always enjoy a good, rich Irish coffee! One of my favorites!
I think this coffee in my life. It sounds fantastic! Your G-pa sounds pretty kick ass if I do say so myself. I had to check out the video too. Loveeee.
You two are hilarious! I need some of this Irish Coffee!
This was just too much fun to watch haha. I need a bit of this coffee in my life. Like, yesterday.
I’m so loving your videos – you guys are so much fun! And I love me some Irish Coffee…pass me one and I’ll enjoy it next to my open window, too (51 degrees, baby). 😉
Gorgeous photos! And I loved the video! You guys are so cute!
Can I just have this coffee every morning? Please?
You have a pretty singing voice! Please sing the next recipe video. That’d be different. 😀
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!}