Creamy Irish Coffee with Bourbon Whipped Cream
A cozy and indulgent Irish coffee topped with boozy bourbon whipped cream, perfect for quick mornings or relaxing evenings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz (180 ml) freshly brewed hot strong dark roast coffee
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 1 ½ oz (45 ml) Irish whiskey (e.g., Jameson)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) cold heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) bourbon
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- Brew about 6 oz (180 ml) of strong, hot coffee.
- Stir 1 tablespoon of packed brown sugar into the hot coffee until fully dissolved.
- Add 1 ½ oz (45 ml) Irish whiskey and stir gently to combine. Let flavors meld for a minute.
- In a cold mixing bowl, combine ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) bourbon, and 1 teaspoon powdered sugar. Whip until soft peaks form.
- Pour the coffee mixture into a mug or heatproof glass, leaving about an inch of space at the top.
- Spoon the bourbon whipped cream gently over the back of a spoon so it floats on top.
- Serve immediately without stirring. Optionally, sprinkle with freshly grated nutmeg or cocoa powder.
Notes
Use cold heavy cream for best whipping results. Avoid overwhipping to prevent turning cream into butter. Layer cream gently over the back of a spoon to keep it floating. Can substitute coconut cream for dairy-free version. Store whipped cream separately in fridge up to 24 hours. Re-whip if volume is lost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug (about 8 oz to
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 1
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