Warm up with this classic Irish coffee. Hot coffee, Irish whiskey, and cream create the perfect cozy cocktail for cold evenings.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp (6g) Shyne Chaga Coffee
- 6 oz Hot water
- 1.5 oz Irish whiskey
- 1 tsp Brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Heavy creamLightly whipped
~200 calories per serving
Instructions
- 1
Warm an Irish coffee glass with hot water, then discard.
- 2
Dissolve coffee in hot water.
- 3
Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
- 4
Stir in Irish whiskey.
- 5
Gently float the lightly whipped cream on top using the back of a spoon.
Pro tip: Don't stir the cream—sip the coffee through it!
A Taste of Ireland
Irish coffee was invented in 1943 at the Foynes Airbase in Ireland by chef Joe Sheridan, who added whiskey to coffee to warm cold, weary passengers arriving on transatlantic flights.
The Authentic Method
True Irish coffee is NOT a mixed drink—you sip the hot coffee through the cold cream layer. This creates a temperature contrast and allows the cream to temper the whiskey's bite.
Why Chaga Coffee?
Chaga Coffee pairs beautifully with whiskey. Chaga's naturally robust, earthy notes complement Irish whiskey's caramel sweetness, while providing immune-supporting benefits.
The Perfect Pour
To float the cream:
- Whip cream to soft peaks (not stiff)
- Pour over the back of a spoon touching the surface
- Let it rest on top—don't stir!
More Warming Cocktails
- Kahlua Coffee - Coffee liqueur based
- Maple Cinnamon Coffee - Non-alcoholic warmth
- Espresso Martini - Cold alternative