Dec 19 2008
Two Irish Coffee Recipes
I don’t remember exactly when this started (probably sometime way back in the 60s), but for as long as I can remember, the adult members of my family have been indulging in a cup of Irish coffee after Christmas Mass on Christmas Eve. It’s a great way to warm up after being out in the cold. Here they are:
Irish Coffee
- 4 c Strong fresh coffee
- 1/4 c Sugar
- 1/2 c Irish whiskey
- 1 c Whipping cream
- 2 tb Sugar
- 2 tb Irish whiskey
Place 4 cups of strong fresh coffee in a saucepan with 1/4 cup of sugar, or to taste. Add 1/2 cup Irish Whiskey and heat thoroughly but do not boil. (Scotch, Bourbon or other whiskeys could be used.) Meanwhile whip 1 cup whipping cream until light. Beat in 2 tb each of sugar and Irish whiskey. Pour coffee into mugs or goblets and pipe or spoon flavored cream on top.
Creamy Irish Coffee
- 1/3 c Irish cream liqueur
- 1 1/2 c Freshly brewed coffee
- 1/4 c Heavy cream, slightly sweetened and whipped (optional)
Divide the liqueur and coffee among two mugs. Top with poufs of whipped cream if desired. Serve at once.
These are both great. I use the second any when I’m making just one or two cups and am in a hurry.