Cocktail Series: Irish Coffee

A drink that combines coffee and whiskey? Sign us up! We also love an excuse to drink coffee at any point throughout the day. Start off your day with a classic cup and end it with a warm cup that has an extra kick. Or you can start your day with this gem because it also makes the perfect breakfast/brunch beverage. Grab the whipped cream and start brewing! Let us set the scene. It’s the 1940s, and you’re traveling through Foynes airport on a chilly evening. Joe Sheridan crafts a drink to keep you warm before you continue on your journey. Yes, that drink happens to be Irish Coffee. Sheridan was the young chef who presented American travelers with this classic cocktail. As the story goes, one of these travelers asked Sheridan if they were drinking Brazilian coffee. Sheridan responded with “No, that’s Irish coffee”. Stanton Delaplane is the American reporter known for bringing international attention to this creation. Delaplane shared this news with friend and owner of San Francisco’s Buena Vista Cafe, Jack Koeppler. After being offered a position at Buena Vista, Sheridan joined Koeppler in perfecting the beverage and the Irish Coffee grew in popularity. To make this cocktail, you will need freshly brewed coffee, brown sugar, Irish Whiskey , and whipped cream. If you want to get fancy, rinse your glass with hot water to keep your drink warm longer. Combine the coffee, whiskey, and sugar and then top with whipped cream. If you want to get even fancier, add green food coloring to your whipped cream. Enjoy!