Espresso Irish Coffee
Our Espresso Irish Coffee is sweet, smooth and ready in about 4 minutes, made with espresso, Irish whiskey and dark rum, topped with cream.
Servings: 1
Calories: 128kcal
Equipment
- Heat-proof Mug
- Shot Glass
- Measuring Cup
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 2 shots espresso about 60 mL
- 1 ounce Irish Whiskey
- ½ ounce dark rum
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup
GARNISH:
- whipped cream
Instructions
- In a heat-proof mug add espresso (or strong coffee), along with Irish whiskey, rum and simple syrup (if you'd rather skip the rum, use 1 ½ ounces of whiskey instead).
- Give it a quick stir to dissolve the syrup, then top with whipped cream and some freshly grated nutmeg if desired.
Notes
- Stirred: A quick little swirl to incorporate the whiskey and sweetener and then add with your topping!
- Glass: Traditionally, in an Irish coffee mug, but any footed, heat-safe glass mug is best to keep it hot.
- Garnishes: Cold heavy cream slowly run off the back of a spoon is the traditional method to allow it to float, but whipped cream is an easier, and more fun way to enjoy this beverage.
- Make It a Mocktail: Swap the Irish whiskey and rum for non-alcoholic alternatives (we enjoy both Lyre's American Malt and Lyre’s Dark Cane, and keep the espresso, simple syrup and cream the same for a cozy non-alcoholic version.
- Warm the Mug: Rinse the mug with hot water first and pour it out so your drink stays hot longer.
Nutrition
Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 74mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.3mg
