Food Shopping and Storing Beverages Irish Coffee Be the first to rate & review! Irish coffee is one of the most classic Irish cocktails—and a perfect way to warm up this winter (especially on St. Patrick's Day). By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 9, 2023 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Dulin/Getty Images Hands On Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 1 Jump to recipe Irish coffee may seem like a recipe that's been handed down for generations, but its origins date back to the 1950s, when a coffee shop owner in Shannon, Ireland, first paired coffee with whiskey, a hint of sugar, and an impressive dollop of cream on top. This Easy Irish Iced Coffee Is Our Favorite Frosty, Creamy Cocktail For the perfect winter cocktail, you can make Irish coffee by adding traditional Irish whiskey to your favorite cup of coffee—giving you twice the buzz in a single drink. To make the best Irish coffee, splurge on the highest quality coffee and cream you can buy, and pair it with a classic Irish whiskey, like Tullamore DEW, Redbreast, or Jameson. For an extra buzz or an even more decadent coffee cocktail, swap the usual cream for an Irish cream liqueur, or infuse your cream with a touch of it—or add a shot of coffee liqueur to the coffee to punch up the coffee flavor. Then pair your Irish coffee with one of these traditional Irish desserts for the perfect St. Patrick's Day (or any day, really) treat. Sláinte! Ingredients 2 teaspoons brown sugar ¾ cup hot coffee 1 ½ ounces Irish whiskey 1 ounce whipped cream Directions Add 2 teaspoons of brown sugar to a heatproof glass. Pour in 3/4 cup of hot coffee. Add 1 1/2 ounces of whiskey. Spoon in 1 ounce of whipped cream. Rate it Print