An IBA Contemporary Classic and one of the most widely recognized hot cocktails, Irish Coffee unites hot coffee, Irish whiskey, and sugar beneath a float of lightly whipped cream. The coffee, whiskey, and sugar are heated together without boiling, then poured into a stemmed glass and crowned with cream that is sipped through rather than stirred. The central pleasure lies in the contrast: warm, bitter coffee below meets cool, rich cream above. Also called Café Irlandais, it sits at a modest 4 percent ABV and is served hot.
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Irish Coffee
Café Irlandais
재료
- Irish Whiskey 1 1/2 oz
- Coffee 8 oz
- Sugar 1 tsp
- Whipped cream 1 tblsp
조리법
Heat the coffee, whiskey and sugar; do not boil. Pour into glass and top with cream; serve hot.
아이리시 커피는 뜨거운 커피, 아이리시 위스키, 설탕에 살짝 휘핑한 크림 층을 올린 IBA 컨템퍼러리 클래식으로, 크림은 저어 마시는 것이 아니라 크림을 통해 마시는 방식입니다. 아래 따뜻하고 쓴 커피와 위 시원하고 진한 크림 사이의 대비가 음료의 매력에서 핵심입니다. 세계에서 가장 잘 알려진 핫 칵테일 중 하나입니다.
History & Origins
Irish Coffee was created by chef Joe Sheridan at Foynes Flying Boat Terminal in County Limerick, Ireland, in the early 1940s, reportedly to warm American passengers on a cold winter's night. San Francisco journalist Stanton Delaplane is credited with bringing the recipe to the United States after tasting it at Shannon Airport in 1952, introducing it at the Buena Vista Café. The IBA formally recognizes it as a Contemporary Classic.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Rich roasted coffee and warm Irish whiskey, with a sweet cream and vanilla note. Palate: Hot and comforting — the whiskey's malt and the coffee's bitterness are tempered by the sugar's sweetness, with the cool, silky cream providing a luxurious counterpoint. Finish: Warming and slightly sweet, with coffee and whiskey lingering long.
Pro Tip
Float the cream by pouring it over the back of a spoon to keep it as a separate layer on top, ensuring it is only lightly whipped — not stiff.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the ingredients in a classic Irish Coffee?
The Irish Coffee, an IBA Contemporary Classic, is made with freshly brewed hot coffee, Irish whiskey, brown sugar, and a layer of lightly whipped cream floated on top. The drinker sips the hot coffee through the cool cream layer, which is the defining characteristic of the drink.
What is the history of Irish Coffee?
Irish Coffee was invented by Joe Sheridan, head chef at Foynes airboat terminal in County Limerick, Ireland, in 1943. He created the drink to warm cold, tired transatlantic flying-boat passengers. San Francisco bartender Jack Koeppler later popularized it in the United States in the 1950s.
Why should you not stir an Irish Coffee?
The cool whipped cream float and the hot sweetened coffee beneath are meant to be consumed together through the cream, creating a temperature and texture contrast central to the drink's appeal. Stirring collapses this layered structure, homogenizing the drink and eliminating its signature experience.
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