We recently spent a lovely weekend at a farm retreat and picnic gathering. The host’s home was tucked in the woody hills of Schuylkill County. Our host, in a kilt and with a bagpiper playing in the background, closed out the evening with simple and sloppy pours of Irish coffee; it was a long but eventful day!
As it turns out, an Irish Coffee is rather uncomplicated to mix up. It took a bit of experimentation at home to get the ratios correct. I found the taste of brown sugar was more appealing than white sugar and using a very soft peaked whipped cream was better than beaten-to-a-light-foam whipped cream.
I hope you enjoy this warm treat in the company of friends and savor the memory as we did that lively night, north of Berks.
Irish Coffee
Recipe by Phoebe Canakis
Yields 2 servings
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups hot coffee
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- 4 tsp brown sugar or turbinado
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- 6 Tbsp whiskey
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- 1/3 cup whipped cream, lightly whipped
Instructions
To the hot water add the sugar and stir to combine. Stir in the whiskey and top with a dollop of cream. Enjoy!
