“Joe Sheridan had coffee prepared and decided to put a little something in it to give the passengers a little kick to get them out of their cold slump - so he added a drop (or two) of Irish whiskey to the brew. A surprised American passenger is said to have asked, “Is this Brazilian coffee?” to which Joe replied, “No, that’s Irish coffee!” From that day forward, Irish Coffee became known around the world as the official welcoming drink served at Foynes Airport.”
The Recipe…
Irish coffee is a delicious drink made with only four ingredients; coffee, cream, sugar, and whiskey.
Add 1 ounce of whiskey (1 shot ounce for the larger glass)
Top with prepared cream
Assign designated driver
If you are making several Irish coffees, do one first and taste it to see if you need to adjust the proportions.
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