Taste profile
Balanced, dessert-like, soft, and smooth.
WhiskeyMediumIrish coffee cup
Cocktail guide
Irish Coffee
Irish Coffee combines Irish Whiskey, Coffee, Sugar, Whipped Cream in a coffee / tea served in a irish coffee cup. It is a strong fit for after dinner, date night, cozy night in and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
Best for
Best for after dinner, date night, cozy night in.
Quick tags
IBAContemporaryClassic
Quick fact
Irish Coffee is usually served as a coffee / tea in a irish coffee cup, and its identity is shaped by Irish Whiskey, Coffee, Sugar.
New from 0 ratings
Rate it if you tried it
Ingredients
Everything in the glass.
How to make it
Build it step by step.
Language:
- 1Heat the coffee, whiskey and sugar; do not boil.
- 2Pour into glass and top with cream; serve hot.
Method
Built
Finish
No garnish note saved yet.
Taste map
Strength
Balanced
Sweetness
Dessert-like
Sourness
Soft
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Irish Coffee is a medium alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Irish Whiskey, Coffee, Sugar.
Texture and serve cues
-Has citrus
-Has bubbles
✓Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Irish coffee cup
Method
Built
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor & pairing
Expect round sweetness with support from Irish Whiskey, Coffee, Sugar. Pairs nicely with richer plates, cheese boards, roasted nuts, or dessert.
Serving & context
Serve in a irish coffee cup and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Irish Coffee is associated with the Contemporary Classics family of modern cocktail classics.
Background
Why this cocktail keeps showing up.
Irish Coffee is usually served as a coffee / tea in a irish coffee cup, and its identity is shaped by Irish Whiskey, Coffee, Sugar.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Whiskey
Category
Coffee / Tea
IBA category
Contemporary Classics
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Irish coffee cup
Method
Built
Keep exploring
More cocktails in the whiskey lane.
Whiskey
Affinity
Affinity is a medium alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Scotch, Sweet Vermouth, Dry Vermouth.
MediumBalancedLight
Whiskey
Algonquin
Algonquin is a easy alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Blended Whiskey, Dry Vermouth, Pineapple Juice.
EasyStrongLight
Whiskey
Applejack
Applejack is a easy alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Jack Daniels, Midori Melon Liqueur, Sour Mix.
EasyStrongBalanced
If you like this one
More cocktails with similar ingredients.
Vodka
Absinthe #2
Absinthe #2 is a medium alcoholic cocktail for house party with Vodka, Sugar, Anise.
MediumBalancedSweet
Rum
Acapulco
Acapulco is a advanced alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Light Rum, Triple Sec, Lime Juice.
AdvancedBalancedSweet
Vodka
Adam Sunrise
Adam Sunrise is a medium alcoholic cocktail for house party with Vodka, Lemonade, Water.
MediumBalancedSweet
Keep browsing
What people are saying
Leave a comment on this cocktail.
No comments yet. Be the first person to say how it turned out.