Our Favorite Irish Coffee Recipe

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It has a secret, sweet ingredient.

Maple Irish Coffee Video

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Yield:

2 mugs

There’s a lot to love about Irish coffee. This warm, comforting after-dinner drink is sweet and creamy, but also caffeinated and boozy. You might have had a less-than-stellar rendition at a bar or restaurant before, but don’t let that put you off this classic cocktail.

In addition to the classic hot coffee, whiskey, and cream combination, ours has a trio of sweet ingredients: the cream is whipped with vanilla for a rich topping, cocoa powder enhances the coffee flavor, and maple syrup replaces the usual sugar to complement the whiskey. It's a dessert cocktail too good to save for St. Patrick's Day.

Directions

Whisk cream and vanilla

Whisk cream with vanilla and 1 tablespoon maple syrup just until silken and very soft peaks form.
Heat coffee, whiskey, cocoa, and remaining maple syrup:

In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together coffee, whiskey, cocoa, and remaining 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Cook until scalding and bubbles appear along edge of pan (do not let boil).
Whisk in some cream mixture:

Remove from heat. Whisk in 2 tablespoons cream mixture.
Serve:

Divide evenly between two mugs. Top with remaining cream mixture, sprinkle with cocoa, and serve immediately.