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How to Make an Irish Coffee

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Make an Irish Coffee
Make an Irish Coffee

Irish whiskey and a dollop of whipped cream elevate this cup of coffee from the everyday to the sublime. Serves one.

From Quick Guide: Irish Food Basics
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Hot Coffees
  • Whipped Cream
  • Whipped Cream
  • 1 1/2 oz. Irish whiskey
  • 2 tsp. sugars
  1. Step 1

    Pour the whiskey into an Irish coffee mug.

  2. Step 2

    Add sugar.

  3. Step 3

    Fill the mug with hot black coffee.

  4. Step 4

    Stir until the sugar dissolves.

  5. Step 5

    Top with whipped cream.

Tips & Warnings
  • Mixed drinks contain alcohol, so use moderation.
  • Never drink and drive.

Comments  

shughesd said

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on 1/22/2008 I can't believe someone proposes to be an expert enough to publish this eHow, yet suggests using whipped cream from a can. Tsk tsk, sacrilege! I hope you don't get any click-through revenue from this pathetic entry!

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on 12/27/2007 I liked the photos. Don't drive after you drink this, either. You won't notice its grip!

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Anonymous said

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on 8/8/2006 I find that brown sugar gives the drink so much more, plus it's better for you! If you want to go the whole hog, warm a couple of coffee beans by placing them on a spoon and heating the underneath of it, and place on the top of the drink with a third one grated on top over the lot.

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Anonymous said

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on 1/4/2006 It is essential to warm the glass first. Pour in some boiling water, place a spoon in glass so it doesn't crack. Discard water. Next, add hot coffee, not whiskey. This way the sugar will dissolve fully. And of course, never use canned cream.

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Anonymous said

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on 11/22/2005 Your whipped cream should never be from a can. It should be fresh, slightly whipped cream poured over the back of a spoon, so it rests on the top.

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