What glass is an Irish Coffee served in?

An Irish coffee glass. Tempered glass handles boiling liquid, and seeing the layer of cream over black coffee is part of the pleasure.

Is an Irish Coffee shaken or stirred?

Neither. It is built directly in the glass and given a gentle stir.

How strong is an Irish Coffee?

About 8% ABV after dilution, or roughly 0.9 US standard drinks (13 g of alcohol) per serve.

How many calories are in an Irish Coffee?

Roughly 243 kcal per drink, most of it from alcohol and sugar.

Can I make an Irish Coffee without Irish whiskey?

Yes. Blended Scotch is the closest substitute, though the drink will taste different.

Gold Rush

Rob Roy

Irish Coffee

Hot coffee, Irish whiskey and brown sugar under a cool layer of lightly whipped cream.

Strength: 8% ABV
Standard drinks (US): 0.9
Calories: 243 kcal
In the glass: 6⅞ oz
Method: Built

Irish Whiskey
Demerara Syrup
Hot Coffee
Heavy Cream

How to Make an Irish Coffee

Warm the glass with hot water and discard.
Add the syrup and hot coffee and stir to dissolve.
Add the whiskey.
Float the lightly whipped cream over the back of a warm spoon.

Print the Pour GuideA true-scale card for your Irish coffee glass with a line for every pour. Free Pour With Your CameraLine up your glass and pour to the lines on screen. Tilt Pour With Your PhoneStrap your phone to the bottle. It counts every pour and buzzes at the measure.

About the Irish Coffee

Joe Sheridan served the first one to cold transatlantic passengers at Foynes, Ireland, in the 1940s. The Buena Vista Cafe brought it to San Francisco in 1952.

Created 1940s in Foynes, Ireland. Listed as an official cocktail by the International Bartenders Association.

Bartender's tip: Don't stir. Drink the hot coffee through the cold cream.

Taste Profile

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Strong

Fresh

Good to Know

What glass is an Irish Coffee served in?: An Irish coffee glass. Tempered glass handles boiling liquid, and seeing the layer of cream over black coffee is part of the pleasure.
Is an Irish Coffee shaken or stirred?: Neither. It is built directly in the glass and given a gentle stir.
How strong is an Irish Coffee?: About 8% ABV after dilution, or roughly 0.9 US standard drinks (13 g of alcohol) per serve.
How many calories are in an Irish Coffee?: Roughly 243 kcal per drink, most of it from alcohol and sugar.
Can I make an Irish Coffee without Irish whiskey?: Yes. Blended Scotch is the closest substitute, though the drink will taste different.

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