Irish Coffee
My Irish coffee is boozy, smooth, and topped with Bailey's whipped cream that will float NOT sink. It only requires 5 ingredients and no fancy equipment. Serve with Guinness Cupcakes, Bailey's Cheesecake, and Irish Nachos to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style.
There’s something comforting about a drink that’s both warm and boozy. This easy Irish Coffee fits the bill. It's great to sip while reading a book on the couch but elevated enough to serve after a dinner party too.
Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
- Coffee: Use strong, freshly brewed hot coffee. I suggest a dark roast that can hold its own with the other ingredients. I used Starbucks Sumatra.
- Irish Whiskey: Jameson is the best coffee to use hands down. Bushmill will do in a pinch.
- Brown Sugar: Don't skip this even if you don't usually sweeten your coffee. It raises the density of the coffee to help the whipped cream float not sink.
- Heavy Cream: Use ice cold to help it whip faster.
Bartender Trick
Mix whipped cream and Bailey's in a cocktail shaker. This gives it the perfect texture that will float not sink.
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📖 Recipe
Irish Coffee With Bailey's Whipped Cream
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Ingredients
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- 3 Tablespoons Bailey's Irish Creme
- ½ Cup Jameson Irish Whiskey
- 4 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 4 cups Coffee
Instructions
- Combine cream and Bailey's Irish Cream together in a cocktail shaker until foamy. Set aside.
- Add 1 cup of coffee to each glass. Stir in ~2 tablespoons of whiskey and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar.
- Top with a generous amount of Bailey's whipped cream.
Nutrition
So simple and easy- this Irish coffee recipe turned out perfect. So good. Perfect with dessert for a tasty pick me up.
Just made myself an Irish coffee—so simple but so good! That warm coffee mixed with whiskey and cream hits just right. Perfect little treat for a chill evening! ☕🥃
This Irish coffee is so good, I enjoyed it with my breakfast, going to make it again.
Thank you for sharing this recipe! Nothing beats a cup of coffee with Irish cream and brown sugar!
SO delicious! I had a few girlfriends over for coffee and your recipe was a huge hit with everyone!
The Baily's whipped cream made this Irish Coffee extra special. We'll be making these again, thank you!
On the point - it’s 6pm I’ve finished with all the work for the day, time to sit and relax. If the day was too long and too tough some take a glass of of wine, a cup of tea…. not me I indulge a cup of Irish coffee and mix it up with the strongest coffee in Australia ..strong enough to keep me going through the rest of the day...Great post!
Yesss! So glad you enjoyed, thanks for commenting Elise! 🙂
I just love the recipe that posted. The pictures are looks so tasty and delicious.
I never drink Irish coffee.Thanks for posting. I think recipe is very easy and simple so,Me and my soul mate will definitely made this coffee in our home.
Love this coffee recipe, especially the baileys part. It'll be perfect especially when winter comes
My friend can't live without her coffee! I think she would love this recipe for a fun weekend treat. I think it would be a fun gift to give her all the ingredients to make this. Thanks for the idea and the great recipe!