Irish Coffee

Chef Joe Sheridan, of Foyne's Restaurant in County Clare, is credited with inventing Irish Coffee in the 1940s. The original version was made with Irish Mist liqueur, although Irish Whiskey is more commonly used today. Makes 1 Drink

Original Version

1 c hot coffee
1 1/2 oz. Irish Mist liqueur
whipped cream for garnish

Modern Version

1 c hot coffee
1 oz. Irish Whiskey
3 sugar cubes
whipped cream for garnish

In order to make this recipe properly the whiskey has to be heated to a high temperature, then you put the coffee in a cup-- use a spoon turned upside down and pour the HOT whiskey over it so it flows down gently, then add the cream.

True Irish Coffee always has THREE distinct layers. When served, you first use a straw and sip (a very small amount as it is HOT) a little of the Whiskey. Then stir all the ingredients together. This is TRUE Irish Coffee!