Food Shopping & Storing Beverages How to Make Irish Coffee in Four Simple Steps Be the first to rate & review! This St. Patrick's Day, trade in the green beer for a more classic Irish cocktail—Irish coffee. 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 January 26, 2023 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Hands On Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 1 For the perfect winter cocktail, make Irish coffee by adding traditional Irish whiskey to your favorite cup of coffee. It will give 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. Then pair it with one of these traditional Irish desserts. 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