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Overhead photo of mug of Irish Coffee topped with whipped cream. Bowl of brown sugar on counter behind mug.
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Irish Coffee

This Irish Coffee recipe is perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any morning you need a little pick me up.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Irish
Keyword: St. Patrick's Day cocktails
Servings: 2 coffees

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces freshly brewed coffee
  • 2 ounces Irish whiskey
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 large spoonfuls whipped cream see notes for how to make homemade whipped cream

Instructions

  • Fill two mugs with coffee.
  • Add a tablespoon of brown sugar to each mug.
  • Stir one ounce of whiskey into each mug.
  • Top with a large spoonful of homemade whipped cream. Enjoy!

Notes

To make homemade whipped cream, put a metal bowl in your freezer for 15 minutes. When the 15 minutes is up, add one tablespoon of sugar to the bowl. Then add one cup of heavy whipping cream. Whip with a handheld mixer on high until the cream thickens and forms peaks.