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    Home » Holiday Inspired Recipes

    Published: Mar 17, 2021 · Modified: Nov 18, 2023 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

    Traditional Irish Coffee

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    A vertical closeup of two mugs of Traditional Irish Coffee on a silver platter with gold coins and a shot of whiskey in the front.
    A vertical closeup of a mug of Irish Coffee with whipped cream and green sugar along with a title text overlay graphic.

    This traditional Irish Coffee recipe will open your eyes with hot brewed coffee, deliciously smooth Irish whiskey, and a touch of creamy sweetness from the whipped cream. This must be your lucky day!

    A vertical closeup of two mugs of Traditional Irish Coffee on a silver platter with gold coins and a shot of whiskey in the front.

    Warm your bones with a hot, creamy, eye-opening mug of Irish Coffee.

    Don't mind if I do. 🙂

    And please, always drink responsibly!

    Table of Contents Found Here
    • The ingredient list:
    • Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
    • Cheers to Irish coffee!
    • Can Irish coffee be made with decaffeinated coffee?
    • Can this spiked coffee beverage be made with flavored coffee?
    • Can this coffee with whiskey recipe be made with instant coffee?
    • Typically, how many ounces are in a shot?
    • How to make Irish Coffee:
    • Additional St. Patrick's Day recipes:
    • Printable Recipe Card
    • Please comment if you've made this recipe.

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    Title Text vertical image of two mugs of Irish coffee on a silver tray with a shot of Irish whiskey in the foreground and a bottle in the background.

    The ingredient list:

    **Note - The following lists of ingredients plus kitchen tools and equipment contain affiliate links (highlighted in blue) for your consideration and shopping convenience. #CommissionsEarned

    • Brewed Coffee
    • Irish Whiskey
    • Whipped Cream
    • Green Sugar (optional)

    Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

    • Coffee Maker (French press, pour-over, single-serve style)
    • Irish Coffee Mugs
    • Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer (optional for the whipped cream)
    • Shot Glass
     
    Shot of whiskey and a mug of Irish coffee on a sliver tray with whipped cream and green sugar

    Cheers to Irish coffee!

    Winter was long and bleak. Thankfully we're coming out of it now and we're turning the corner into spring.

    What better way to usher in springtime than with a delicious St. Patrick's day cocktail.

    Not only will this Irish coffee cocktail warm your bones, but it will also put a little pep in your step!

    They're magically delicious!

    Can Irish coffee be made with decaffeinated coffee?

    Yes! Not a problem!

    Can this spiked coffee beverage be made with flavored coffee?

    I wouldn't tell you no.

    Go with whatever flavored coffee you like the best, and enjoy!

    Two mugs of coffee with a shot of whiskey on a sliver tray.

    Can this coffee with whiskey recipe be made with instant coffee?

    If that's what you have, that's what you use.

    I actually use instant espresso powder (in a pinch) and it works just great.

    Typically, how many ounces are in a shot?

    Throughout the majority United States, a standard shot is defined as 1.5 fluid ounces.

    However, in Utah, a standard shot is considered 1.0 fluid ounces.

    How to make Irish Coffee:

    • Brew coffee, as strong or as weak as you like.
    • Add Irish whiskey, as much or as little as you like.
    • Top with whipped cream, as much or as little as you like.
    • Sprinkle with green sugar (optional), as much or as little as you like.
    Two mugs of Irish Coffee with a shot of whiskey, whipped cream and green sugar.

    Additional St. Patrick's Day recipes:

    • Irish Coffee No-Churn Ice Cream (shown below and in the featured video)

    Save this Boozy Irish Coffee Ice Cream for after the kiddos have gone to bed, and then you can savor the flavor of being a grownup!

    Two glasses of Irish coffee no-churn ice cream with cookies and green sprinkles.
    • Corned Beef and Cabbage for the Slow Cooker from Spend with Pennies
    • Colcannon Irish Potatoes from Whole Food Bellies
    • Irish Potato Candy from Sugar and Soul
    • Traditional Irish Shortbread (shown below)

    This rolled Traditional Irish Shortbread is rich and buttery. It’s simply the best-tasting cookie that requires only four simple ingredients.

    Broken shortbread cookies with a rolling pin and Irish napkins.
    • Corned Beef Stuffed Boxty (shown below)

    Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a classically stuffed boxty. An Irish Corned Beef Boxty is a potato pancake that is filled with tender corned beef and lots of melted Swiss cheese.

    Corned Beef Boxty on a plaid plate with chips and dip.
    • Traditional Irish Coffee (pictured below) THIS IS THE PLACE!
    A vertical closeup of a mug of Irish Coffee with whipped cream and green sugar along with a title text overlay graphic.

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    Two mugs of Traditional Irish Coffee on a silver tray with a shot of whiskey in the center.

    TRADITIONAL IRISH COFFEE

    Renee Goerger
    Eye-opening and delicious!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Beverages Alcohol, cocktail, Drinks
    Cuisine Irish
    Servings 2
    Calories 152 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups brewed coffee
    • 2 shots Irish whiskey
    • ½ cup whipped cream
    • green sugar optional
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    Instructions
     

    • Divide the hot coffee and Irish whiskey into two coffee mugs.
    • Top with whipped cream and green sugar, if desired.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gramsCalories: 152kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 6mgSugar: 1g

    I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's St. Patricks' day cocktail recipe as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!

    Closeup photo of Irish coffee with a shot of whiskey, whipped cream, and green sugar

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    1. Lisalia says

      March 03, 2020 at 9:54 am

      5 stars
      I remember my best friend's mom ordering this at the restaurant all the time when we were younger!! And I LOVED the smell. And the fancy glass. So many fond memories. Thanks for this simple and yummy recipe. Love making it for myself now! And especially happy for the link where to get the sweet glass to drink it from!

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      • Renée says

        March 03, 2020 at 10:03 am

        My pleasure, Lisalia! Isn't it the very best when food can conjure up great memories?
        Enjoy!
        Renee

        Reply
    2. Claudia Lamascolo says

      March 03, 2020 at 9:54 am

      5 stars
      I make this every year even though I am not Irish I love to celebrate St Patricks Day with your recipe! Its the best I ever had!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        March 03, 2020 at 10:03 am

        Cheers, Claudia. Thanks for the rating and the sweet comment!

        Reply
    3. Samantha says

      March 15, 2019 at 10:26 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! St. Paddy's Day wouldn't be complete without Irish Coffee. 😉

      Reply
      • Renée says

        March 15, 2019 at 1:03 pm

        I couldn't agree more, Samantha!! 😉

        Reply
    4. Beth says

      March 15, 2019 at 10:14 am

      5 stars
      I will be in Ireland in April. This recipe really has me in the mood! So simple too - making it this weekend!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        March 15, 2019 at 1:02 pm

        Lucky girl! I'm dying to go to Ireland. Hopefully, someday I will. Have a wonderful time, Beth!

        Reply
    5. Pam says

      January 25, 2014 at 9:49 pm

      Printed and can not wait to make the Irish Coffee....it is calling me

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        January 26, 2014 at 1:20 pm

        It's been calling my name too, Pam. You're going to love this!

        Reply
    6. Paula says

      January 25, 2014 at 2:00 pm

      I haven't had an Irish Coffee in years! If I had a few of these served to me this Winter I may have never want to get changed from flannel pj's, robe and slippers. Not to mention moving me away from a cozy fireplace would be a feat in itself. So looking forward to the end of this Arctic Vortex!!!

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        January 25, 2014 at 2:53 pm

        You and me both, Paula! This has been one of the longest winters I've ever experienced and it's only January! UGH!

        Reply

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