Jameson Irish Coffee Recipe

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Jameson Irish Coffee Recipe

When it comes to coffee drinks, there’s nothing that embodies the spirit of Irish tradition more than crafting an Irish whiskey cocktail by adding a little drop of Jameson Irish Whiskey. This not only warms a cold winter evening, but also brings a touch of Ireland to your glass.

What do you need

Ingredients

  • 35 ml Jameson Black Barrel
  • 10 ml Demerara Sugar Syrup
  • 90 ml Espresso
  • 30 ml Double Cream
  • Grated Nutmeg
  • 1 Vanilla Pod
  • 35 ml Jameson Black Barrel
  • 10 ml Demerara Sugar Syrup
  • 90 ml Espresso
  • 30 ml Double Cream
  • Grated Nutmeg
  • 1 Vanilla Pod
Step-by-step

How to make

  1. Whip 30ml chilled double cream lightly until it starts to stiffen.

  2. Dissolve 2 parts Demerara sugar in 3 parts of boiling water for the syrup.

  3. Add 35ml of Jameson to a warmed Irish Coffee Glass.

  4. Brew 90ml of espresso into the glass and stir the ingredients.

  5. Pour the whipped cream into the coffee over the back of a spoon so it floats on top.

  6. Garnish with a trimmed vanilla pod or a stick of cinnamon and dust with a grating of fresh nutmeg.

About this Cocktail

Wondering how to make the perfect Irish coffee? You’ve come to the right place. This is the one and only Irish coffee recipe you need for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for something tasty on a cold winter’s evening or a special St. Patrick’s Day cocktail to celebrate our national day, an Irish coffee is just the brew for you.

Irish Coffee FAQs

What are the main ingredients of Irish coffee?

Jameson Black Barrel, espresso, demerara sugar, and double cream.

What is the difference between Baileys coffee and Irish coffee?

The main difference between Baileys coffee and Irish coffee lies in the alcohol used: Baileys coffee is made with Baileys Irish Cream, a creamy liqueur, while Irish coffee uses Jameson Irish whiskey.

How should you drink an Irish coffee?

Drink Irish coffee by sipping it through the layer of cream on top, allowing the hot coffee and whiskey to mix with the cream as you drink.

How much alcohol is in an Irish coffee?

35ml of Jameson Black Barrel, which is equivalent to 1.4 units.

Do you use single or double cream for an Irish coffee?

You use 30ml of chilled double cream.