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Irish Coffee recipe

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Hot cocktail served in a heat-resistant stemmed glass.

Hot drink Long Great classics
Volume 15.5 cl
Alcohol 10.3 %
Calories 895 kcal
Colour Brown, Black
Difficulty Medium
Published 08/2026
Prep time 4 min
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Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. Preheat the glass with hot water, then empty it.
  2. Pour in the sugar and Irish whiskey, stir to dissolve.
  3. Add the hot coffee and stir.
  4. Float the lightly whipped cream on top over the back of a spoon.

Serving

This cocktail is served in:

Wine glass

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History

Created in 1943 by chef Joe Sheridan at Foynes airport in Ireland, to warm up passengers on a diverted transatlantic flight.

Decoration

Do not stir after adding the cream: the coffee is drunk through the layer of cream.

Variation

The "French Coffee" replaces the whiskey with cognac, the "Spanish Coffee" with rum.

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Frequently asked questions

What else is Irish Coffee called?

The Irish Coffee cocktail is also known as irish coffee, irish coffee, whiskey coffee, hot cocktail.

Which glass should Irish Coffee be served in?

It is recommended to serve this recipe in a Wine glass.

What is the volume of Irish Coffee?

The volume of the Irish Coffee cocktail is 15.5 cl.

What is the alcohol content of Irish Coffee?

The alcohol content of the Irish Coffee recipe is 10.3%.

How many calories are in Irish Coffee?

The calories of the Irish Coffee cocktail are estimated at 895 calories.

What colour is Irish Coffee?

The Irish Coffee cocktail is Brown, Black in colour.

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Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health; please drink responsibly. This cocktail is not recommended for pregnant women.

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Updated on 10/08/2026

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