CLASSIC COCKTAIL · 1934–1959
Irish Coffee
Irish whiskey, coffee, sugar and a collar of cream.
1943Historical classicResearched
Irish Coffee was created at the Foynes flying-boat terminal in Ireland in 1943, most often credited to chef Joe Sheridan. He added whiskey and cream to coffee for cold, delayed passengers. The drink crossed to America via San Francisco’s Buena Vista Café in the 1950s.
- The Buena Vista in San Francisco turned it into an American institution.
- Baileys Coffee
- Spanish Coffee
THE RECIPEWarm, rich and comforting
Ingredients
- Irish whiskey45 ml
- Hot coffee120 ml
- Brown sugar2 tsp
- Double cream30 ml
- Nutmegoptional
Method
Dissolve the sugar in coffee, add whiskey, and float lightly whipped cream over the back of a spoon.
Heatproof glass · cream float