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Irish Coffee

Hot coffee enriched with Irish whiskey, brown sugar, and a soft cream float.

Short answer

Irish Coffee is a built cocktail made with irish whiskey, coffee, brown sugar, and heavy cream. Hot coffee enriched with Irish whiskey, brown sugar, and a soft cream float. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodBuilt
GlassHighball
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Irish Coffee ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Irish Coffee ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Irish whiskey45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1.5 parts
Coffee90 ml9 cl3 oz3 parts
Brown Sugar1 teaspoon
Heavy Cream30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part

Garnish: None

Method

How to make Irish Coffee

Follow the 5 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Warm a heatproof highball glass with hot water, then discard the water so the drink keeps its heat.

  2. 02

    Add the brown sugar and Irish whiskey to the warm glass.

  3. 03

    Pour in freshly brewed hot coffee, leaving about 2 cm of space at the rim, and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.

  4. 04

    Lightly whip or shake the cream just until it thickens slightly but still pours easily.

  5. 05

    Hold a spoon over the coffee and slowly pour the cream across the back of the spoon to make a distinct floating layer; drink through the cream.

Tasting profile

What does Irish Coffee taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (3/5) and sweetness (2/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Irish Coffee questions

What is in a Irish Coffee?

Kokto’s build uses irish whiskey, coffee, brown sugar, and heavy cream.

How long does a Irish Coffee take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Irish Coffee prepared?

It uses a built method and is served in a highball. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Irish Coffee alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

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