75ml/3fl oz double cream, well chilled 2 tbsps light muscovado sugar 2 tbsps whiskey 2 tbsps Baileys 2 tbsps Kahúla (coffee liqueur) 300ml/11fl oz freshly brewed piping-hot espresso coffee Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg, to decorate I've perfected this recipe over time and believe it really is the best-ever Irish coffee. Heat the glasses, if you can be bothered (to keep the coffee hot for longer), by pouring boiling water over them from a kettle and turning them carefully so that they do not crack. Or you could take glasses straight from the dishwasher while still hot. Serves two. Place the cream in a bowl and whip lightly, then chill until needed. Heat a small, heavy-based frying pan over a medium heat. Sprinkle the sugar over the base of the frying pan and heat for one minute, without stirring -- the sugar will caramelise. Pour in the whiskey and quickly light with a match or flambé -- the sugar will seize and harden, but don't worry as it will melt again once the flames die down. Stir in the Baileys and Kahúla and cook over a high heat for three to four minutes until smooth, stirring constantly to help the sugar dissolve. Divide the alcohol mixture between two hefty, thick-stemmed glasses (both about 250ml/9fl oz in capacity) then carefully pour in the coffee. Then, over the back of a metal spoon, carefully pour a layer of cream on top (the spoon trick really is worth doing as it helps prevent the cream from sinking). Add a tiny grating of nutmeg and serve at once.
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.Lynn | Mar 11, 2012, 11:46 AM EDT
Sounds fabulous , except for the Kahlua !
Stiofain | Sep 10, 2011, 11:53 PM EDT
Sorry, the best Irish coffee? 1/2 Table brown sugar (plain OK) 1.5 oz Irish Whiskey.Or to taste. Muddle. Pour strong coffee in glass to mix itself. Float fresh (NOT canned!)cream (whip if necessary)on top. -Old Irish Bartender.
sharalea | Aug 01, 2011, 02:59 PM EDT
sounds yummy!!!!!
ellenfromcork | Mar 31, 2011, 08:46 PM EDT
very complicated recipe for what should be a simple treat. Try this -- Cup of strong coffee,sugar to taste,whiskey , you decide amount,(rum also quite good) good quality vanilla ice cream,you decide amount, put it any container that doesn't leak,don't worry about anything sinking, drink.Say aaah.
sharlot | Feb 16, 2011, 08:33 PM EST
Any thoughts on what I found to be the sad state of affairs at Dublin Airport a year ago November--When we asked for Irish coffee at departure bar, were told there was no cream!!The bartender went searching for some, but it really was a sad result!! I used to have super onesat Shannon in years past, but have heard it is no better there now--
ElderDawg | Mar 21, 2010, 02:15 PM EDT
Sad that I don't have an espresso coffee maker.
Greenfire | Mar 13, 2010, 09:30 PM EST
Sounds good, but give me a cuppa IRISH coffee!
GuinnessGrrl | Mar 12, 2010, 04:07 PM EST
Sounds like it would good, but it's no more an Irish Coffee than a cup of coffee with that Irish Creme coffee creamer in it!
DublinDeg | Mar 12, 2010, 11:35 AM EST
Kahlua??!!??? And you still call this Irish Coffee???
sheiladd | Mar 11, 2010, 09:19 AM EST
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE GREAT RECIPES ! I HAVE PRINTED THEM OUT AND WILL SHARE THEM ON FB W/ MY FRIENDS
Tami531 | Feb 19, 2010, 09:10 AM EST
My mother and I just loved the Irish coffee while we were visiting in Ireland! The problem is, we don't have the same type of cream in the United States. Whipping cream/heavy cream is just not quite the same as the yellowish, softer cream in Ireland. :(
kennymcg | Dec 14, 2009, 07:13 PM EST
oh YEAH !!!!!
Downunderyan | Dec 01, 2009, 05:04 AM EST
And to think that the original Irish Coffee was invented by a Chef at Foynes, County Limerick, as a pick-me-up for passengers arriving on the transatlantic flying boats, prior to the development of pressurised aeroplanes, in the 1940's. Is no tradition (even if only 60 years old) sacred these days?
Downunderyan | Dec 01, 2009, 05:01 AM EST
And to think that the Irish Coffee was invented by a chef at Foynes, County Limerick, as a pick-me-up for passengers arriving on the transatlantic flying boats, before the development of pressurised aeroplanes, in the 1940's. So much for the traditional shot of whiskey, spoon of brown sugar, spoon of coffee grounds, boiled water, topped off with cream! Is no tradition (even only 60 years old) sacred?
nicolekappius | Nov 30, 2009, 06:04 PM EST
Does the alcohol get cooked out?
Greenfire | Nov 30, 2009, 12:21 PM EST
Sounds worth trying as I enjoy a good Irish coffee!
mcginleynj | Nov 30, 2009, 10:41 AM EST
Sounds wonderful! I have been fortunate to taste Nevin's cooking when visiting Ireland; which was an outstanding experience. Therefore, I am sure this recipe will meet my expectations.