Recipes for making Irish coffee at home, composition and proper serving

«Irish cream

"(English
Irish cream
, "Irish cream") - a creamy liqueur based on Irish whiskey, cream and other ingredients, such as coffee. Can be served on its own or used in mixed drinks as part of a cocktail. Irish cream is very popular in the UK, Canada and the United States.

Irish cream typically contains between 15 and 20 percent alcohol by volume. Some famous brands of Irish cream - Baileys, Carolans

and
Saint Brendan's
.

The top five largest producers of Irish cream liqueurs in Ireland are (in no particular order) Diageo, Niche Drinks, First Ireland Spirits, Terra

and
Merry's
.

Benefits and harms

The combination of coffee and whiskey can be both beneficial and harmful. It is customary to drink such a cocktail during the cold season. With its help you can warm up and replenish your strength. The following positive effects are noted:

• increased performance;
• eliminating depression;
• relief from headaches and toothaches;
• normalization of sleep;
• relaxation of the body;
• increased blood pressure;
• stimulation of the nervous system and blood circulation;
• improved concentration.

The beneficial properties of the drink appear only when high-quality products are used in its preparation.

Abuse of such a cocktail will lead to negative changes. In this case it will be noted:

• negative effects on the liver;
• disturbance in the activity of the central nervous system;
• failure of the cardiovascular system;
• development of insomnia;
• removal of calcium from the body;
• deterioration of the gastrointestinal tract.

Alcohol enhances the effect of caffeine, increasing the effect of its use by 2-3 times. This drink should not be drunk if you have hypertension, problems with the heart, blood vessels, or nervous disorders. It is also contraindicated for older people, children and adolescents, and women during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It should be avoided if you have gastritis, ulcers or other gastrointestinal disorders.

Alcohol is often added to coffee drinks. Due to this, it is possible to create an unusual and tasty cocktail. One of the best options is adding whiskey. Thanks to this type of alcohol, coffee acquires exquisite taste. With its help, you can cheer up and replenish your strength. The main thing is not to abuse this drink. Otherwise, instead of the expected benefit, the body will suffer harm.

Variety of recipes

There are many recipes for Irish coffee. Their diversity is determined by the use of various ingredients in the preparation process. Some coffee shops tend to use other coffee varieties.

You can replace whiskey with Baileys liqueur; whipped or packaged cream can be used instead of farm cream.

This variety allows you to make Irish coffee at home.

Traditional recipe

Classic Irish coffee is very difficult to prepare. To prepare it you will need the following products:

• 170 ml coffee;
• 30 ml Jamesonor Bushmills or Jameson;
• 40 ml of natural farm cream;
• ice;
• a small amount of cane sugar.

How to cook:

1. Freshly ground grains are boiled. To do this, you can use a French press or Turkish press.
2. A clear glass drink cup is heated and Jamesonor Bushmills or Jameson mixed with granulated sugar is poured into it. The whiskey is set on fire and everything is stirred until the sugar dissolves. The flame is extinguished. To do this, the glass is covered with a fire. Espresso is infused into the alcohol.
3. Crumbs are made from ice. Ice is added to the creamy mass and everything is shaken in a shaker.
4. Using a spoon, spoon the cream onto the coffee mixture. This must be done carefully so that they do not sink to the bottom.

This cocktail should be served immediately after preparation.

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Irish cream coffee

Irish coffee is different in that instead of traditional whiskey, Baileys is used when mixing it. Required ingredients:

• 160 ml espresso;
• 40 ml Baileys;
• a little whipped cream;
• a small amount of granulated sugar.

How to cook irish cream:

1. Natural ground grains are cooked in any convenient way.
2. The resulting drink is poured into a glass and mixed with sugar.
3. Liqueur is added to the cocktail, everything is mixed and decorated with a whipped creamy top.

If desired, the drink can be decorated with grated chocolate.

Irish coffee with cinnamon

You can make a spicy coffee cocktail by adding a small amount of cinnamon. Ingredients:

• 160 ml espresso;
• 1 teaspoon cane sugar;
• 30 ml whiskey;
• 50 ml cream;
• a quarter of a cinnamon stick.

How to brew Irish Cream coffee with cinnamon:

1. Espresso is brewed in a Turk, while cinnamon and granulated sugar are added to the container.
2. The creamy mass is whipped and mixed with a small amount of sugar.
3. Espresso is poured into a heated glass and whiskey is poured.
4. Spoon the cream on top of the cocktail.
5. The top of the cream is decorated with cinnamon.

A tube of cinnamon can be replaced with a quarter teaspoon of ground spice.

European Irish

The European recipe for making Irish coffee involves the use of ingredients of more affordable quality. Required Products:

• 200 ml espresso;
• 50 ml whiskey;
• a little cream, milk or whipped cream from a can;
• a small amount of granulated sugar.

How to cook:

1. Espresso is brewed in any convenient way, poured into a glass, and mixed with whiskey.
2. Granulated sugar is added to the mixture.
3. If the drink is prepared with milk or liquid cream, this component is whipped and poured into a cocktail. If you use whipped cream from a can, it is carefully laid out on top of the coffee surface.

The cocktail is decorated with chocolate chips. It is best to use dark chocolate for this.

Non-alcoholic option

Irish coffee can be prepared without the use of alcohol. To do this you will need:

• 200 ml espresso;
• 30 ml citrus or Irish syrup;
• a small amount of whipped cream;
• 1 teaspoon sugar.

How to cook:

1. Espresso is brewed in any convenient way and poured into a heated glass.
2. Syrup is poured into the drink and everything is mixed.
3. Sugar is added.
4. The cocktail is decorated with a creamy top.

The syrup can be replaced with orange juice.

Irish iced coffee

Coffee with whiskey can also be prepared chilled. For this you need the following ingredients:

• 170 ml espresso;
• 30 ml whiskey;
• 40 ml whipped cream;
• 3-4 ice cubes;
• a little granulated sugar.

Brewing cold Irish coffee:

1. Espresso is brewed in a convenient way, cooled at room temperature.
2. Whiskey and granulated sugar are mixed in a glass. The mixture is set on fire and simmered after the sugar granules have dissolved. The alcohol cools down.
3. Whiskey and espresso are mixed in a glass.
4. Ice is added to the cocktail.

The finished Irish Cream drink is decorated with whipped cream.

Which whiskey to choose for Irish Coffee

Don't skimp on whiskey. Use high-quality brands to make excellent Irish coffee. Liquor is not the main ingredient, but is very important in the drink. It is hallmark of Irish coffee.

For a classic taste

The best whiskey for Irish coffee is Jameson's Irish Whiskey. It is prized for its sweet, malty, classic Irish flavor.

For a spicier cocktail

A smooth blended Black Bush whiskey is used in Buena Vista. It combines lemony notes with malty and woody notes for a buttery, deep flavor. You can start with this one, but it is worth trying other brands.

For a richer taste

Other Irish whiskeys have slightly different characteristics. Bushmills Black Bush , a premium bottled drink from one of Ireland's leading winemakers. It uses more malt whiskey in the blend and is aged in sherry casks. The result is more baking spice on the palate.

For fruity flavor

Green Spot whiskey is aged in oak barrels, which gives it an oaky and fruity taste. It goes great with coffee notes. Makes the cocktail more sophisticated and interesting.

For super smooth Irish coffee

For a smoother taste, Jim Murray, author of The Whiskey Bible, calls Paddy one of the smoothest of all Irish whiskeys. This whiskey is most suitable for a super smooth strong drink.

How Irish Coffee came to be

The history of the appearance of the drink comes in many variations and with different details. But they all agree on one thing: like many legendary things, it appeared spontaneously.

Its appearance is associated with the small Irish town and large seaport of Foynes.

The year was 1942. Bartender Joseph (Joe) Sheridan worked in a pub located at Shannon International Airport.

One particularly cold day, there were many passengers from the United States in the airport hall. Wanting to warm up, they ordered hot tea and coffee from the bar, but this did not help them. And then the local bartender offered his guests a drink, from which warmth instantly spread through the body. The secret was simple: the newly invented coffee was a tandem with strong Irish whiskey.

And to the American passenger’s question about its name, J. Sheridan, without being taken aback, succinctly answered: “Irish.”

Passengers, having returned to their native places, spread there the recipe for a warming miracle - a cocktail, which explains its popularity all over the world.

History of Irish Coffee

The cocktail is quite young by bar standards, so the story of its creation is known from reliable sources, which is rare for other classic cocktails. It belongs to the skillful hands of Joseph Sheridan, who worked as a bartender at the airport in the town of Foynes, in County Limerick in the southwest of my beloved Ireland. In the 30-40s of the last century, this airport was the most important transit point for transatlantic airlines, through which the Yankees constantly flew.

Flying Americans had to spend hours in airport bars waiting for their flights, which were often delayed due to bad weather. The favorite drink of the Irish - tea with Irish whiskey - helped everyone warm up. On July 19, 1942 (it was on this day that the Irish coffee cocktail appeared) Sheridan decided to replace tea with the Yankees' favorite drink - coffee. Irish coffee was born that day. The popularity of the cocktail was ensured by reporter Stan Delaplane, who at that time visited Sheridan’s counter and tasted the latter’s signature drink.

Then the whole world was overtaken by the Second World War and the airport was closed. But Delaplane did not forget about the cocktail he liked and shared its recipe in 1952 with Jack Keppler, who at that time owned the Buena Vista bar in San Francisco. It was Keppler who breathed new life into Irish coffee by adding cream to it and changing the serving utensils from cups to special glass glasses with a tempered glass stem (a modern version of the glass, which is called Irish Coffee or toddy). The cocktail became so famous that Buena Vista still sells up to several hundred thousand servings a year.

Buena Vista has the world's largest Irish coffee

Excerpt describing Irish cream

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Irish coffee recipe

The classic recipe includes coffee, Irish whiskey, granulated sugar and whipped cream for decoration.

Proportions:

• 1 part whiskey.
• 2 parts coffee.
• 1 teaspoon sugar.
• 2 tablespoons whipped cream.

In a specific portion, the proportions may look like this:

• Irish whiskey – 50 ml.
• Coffee – 100 ml.
• 1 teaspoon sugar.
• 2 tablespoons whipped cream.

Cooking features

• You will need Jamesonor Bushmills or Jameson whiskey. Replacement is not recommended.
• Coffee can be prepared in a cezve or French press. The main thing is that the drink is strong.
• Sugar can be brown or white. In the traditional recipe, white is used. Some people pre-caramelize the sugar or replace it with syrup.
• Cream must have a fat content of at least 30%. Ideally, this should be farm cream, which was allowed to sit for two days and then shaken in a shaker with ice until it forms stiff peaks.

How to cook?

1. Make some coffee. It is better to use medium-roasted Arabica beans and infuse ground coffee in a French press.
2. Pour coffee into a glass goblet, add sugar and stir until completely dissolved.
3. Measure out your whiskey. Before adding to coffee, whiskey can be set on fire.
4. Carefully pour the whiskey into the coffee in a thin stream.
5. Whip the cream with finely crushed ice.
6. Spoon whipped cream over top of drink.

Irish coffee is drunk without stirring, passing a strong and rich drink through a creamy layer, which enriches the taste with sweet, silky notes.

The recipe is quite easy to prepare at home. The shaker can be replaced with a blender.

There are other variations of the classic Irish coffee recipe. A quite popular option is when the cream is not whipped; this recipe is even easier to prepare at home.

1. Sugar and whiskey are placed in a glass and heated over a fire.
2. After the sugar has dissolved, the whiskey is set on fire.
3. Coffee is poured in a thin stream.
4. The cream is poured over the knife so that it does not mix with the coffee, but remains on top.

History of coffee with cream

The origin of coffee remains mysterious to this day. The history of this drink goes back to the first civilizations of the Middle East.

Hot Ethiopia is considered to be the birthplace of coffee; it was in this country that in the 10th century the leaves and fruits of the coffee tree were first used to prepare an invigorating drink.

The triumphant march of coffee across Europe began only in the 17th century. The first country was Italy. However, the tradition of adding heavy cream to coffee originated in Austria. – The classic recipe for coffee with cream is called Viennese Coffee.

In Vienna, there is even a special monument to Pan Kolchitsky, who pours a milk drink into a cup of coffee. Returning from Turkish captivity, the resourceful Pole decided to amuse Europeans with a sweet tooth with a new taste of the aromatic drink. The tasty combination quickly gained popularity and trust among coffee gourmets.

How to cook at home

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You don't have to go to a coffee shop or bar to try the cocktail described. It is much more pleasant to make it yourself at home.

In addition, in this case you will be sure that you were served exactly what you wanted. If there are fewer questions regarding other ingredients, then there is no guarantee that what will end up in your glass is good Irish whiskey and not a cheap imitation of the drink.

Today, both the original recipe and its interpretations are used.

Irish coffee or Irish coffee

Irish coffee is also called Irish Coffee.

Serve the cocktail in a tall glass goblet with a handle and thick stem, called an Irish glass. Warm the glass slightly before cooking. The classic recipe from Ireland provides:

• Pour sugar syrup into a glass, add whiskey and light the mixture, turning the glass so that it warms evenly. After two seconds, quickly extinguish. But, as a rule, in coffee shops and at home they “don’t play with fire” and don’t carry out the arson ritual;
• pour hot, freshly prepared coffee;

Peculiarities. In the original version of the drink, coffee was prepared using a French press; espresso machines did not yet exist. Today, espresso is used more often, and at home - Turkish coffee.

• Spoon the whipped cream on top of the cocktail. Natural fresh cream is recommended, since store-bought cream does not whip well, and from a can, although it creates a stable foam, it does not give the desired taste.

Advice

If the cream is not whipped into a fluffy mass, then so that it does not mix with other ingredients, turning the cocktail into an incomprehensible mass, carefully pour it over the knife or handle of a cocktail spoon. You can sprinkle grated chocolate on top of the cream, although this is not necessary.

Riga version

In the Baltics, the main recipe was slightly modified, adding the pride of Latvia - Riga balsam and removing the cream. The cocktail turned out to be strong, but pleasant to the taste with a characteristic shade.

It is recommended to drink it in a calm environment, after a working day, when there is no need to rush anywhere.

Take:

• 1 serving of coffee brewed in a Turk (2 tsp coffee, 100-150 ml water);
• 30-40 ml whiskey;
• 10-15 ml Riga balsam;
• granulated sugar to taste (1-2 tsp);
• 1 raw chicken egg yolk;
• fresh chopped lemon zest.

Cooking method:

• Grind the yolk with sugar and Riga balsam to obtain a smooth mixture.
• Pour into an Americano cup.
• Pour in freshly brewed coffee.
• Finely chop the lemon zest and serve on a separate saucer.

Please note: American bourbon or Scotch scotch is most often used for cocktails. Irish whiskey tends to “clog” Riga balsam.

HOW TO PRESERVE THE AROM OF COFFEE AS ​​MAXIMUM as possible?

Roasted coffee is one of the most aromatic products, as it contains up to 0.1% volatile substances. In addition, both beans and ground coffee are very delicate products. To protect your coffee from exposure to oxygen - the main enemy of coffee aroma - store it in a tightly closed container in a dry, dark and cool place.

Ground coffee exposed to air retains its freshness for no more than two weeks and after this time loses its taste. Fats and oils contained in coffee can also acquire a bitter taste and unpleasant odor, so it is recommended to use coffee quickly.

To fully enjoy the coffee aroma, choose your favorite coffee variety that contains whole, fresh coffee beans. A special lid, which is equipped with containers for beans of JURA coffee machines, will help preserve the aroma of coffee beans for as long as possible.

Classic espresso recipe from Italy. For proper preparation, hot water must be passed through the ground coffee for 25 seconds. Finally, add a splash of heavy cream to the espresso.

Coffee with cream recipe simple

Cream is a tasty and healthy product that contains vitamins and microelements necessary for full mental and physical activity of a person.

There are the following types of cream: whipped, liquid, dry, portioned. A coffee drink with the addition of a high-calorie dairy product is not advisable for people watching their weight.

The energy value of a natural drink without sugar and cream is 2 kcal per 100 ml

When preparing coffee with cream, the calorie content varies depending on the percentage of fat in the cream and the amount of sugar.

Coffee with cream calories per 100 grams:

1. coffee with cream and sugar calorie content – ​​38 kcal (1 tsp sugar);
2. coffee with cream without sugar calorie content -14 kcal;
3. Portioned coffee creamer (10% fat) contains 12 kcal in 1 sachet.

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Quick coffee with cream recipe 3 in 1 without Turk and coffee maker:

1 tsp. finely ground coffee;

• liquid cream to taste;
• sugar to taste;
• pure water.

Dry coffee creamer is sometimes used as a less calorie and convenient product. You just need to be careful that they do not contain unnecessary food additives and preservatives.

Place a small container of raw water on the fire (water that has already boiled is not suitable). Heat a ceramic mug in which the drink will be brewed. Heat the cream separately.

Pour boiled water into a mug with a coffee drink in a thin stream, carefully sprinkle sugar on top (do not stir). The sugar will form a crust on the surface, which will hold the temperature. Cover the mug with a lid or saucer for 5 minutes to infuse.

Stir the brewed drink, add hot cream and you can taste it.

Quick coffee with cream recipe 3 in 1 without Turk and coffee maker:

Traditional Irish Coffee Recipe

Here I will describe a whole ritual, the violation of which has a very critical effect on the taste of the cocktail. While working in a coffee shop, I learned to perfectly prepare only the “dark” version of Irish coffee, which we called “commercial.” Fortunately, before leaving, a more expensive version of the cocktail appeared on the menu, which was prepared according to the classic recipe. So, traditional Irish.

Classic Irish Coffee

• 40 ml Irish whiskey;
• 90 ml freshly prepared coffee (French press);
• 30 ml of fresh cream (preferably more than 30% fat);
• 1 teaspoon cane sugar.

Here I will allow myself to post a small photo recipe for Irish coffee, which, to be honest, I borrowed from one of the bourgeois sites.

Heat your serving glass by simply filling it with boiling water, and then pour it out when the glass is hot.

1. Brew coffee in a French press. From the picture you can see that this is a familiar glass teapot with a piston filter for many. For brewing you need one of the varieties of Arabica, medium roast (most often they use this type of roast, which is popular in Europe). Here the variety is at your discretion, the main thing is that the coffee is fresh (roasted within 7-25 days, after 25 days it loses its taste). Medium grind, suitable for French press. Use only clean, filtered water, with a temperature of no more than 95 oC.
2. While the coffee is brewing, put sugar in a glass and pour in whiskey. Here I would recommend heating the whiskey with a cappuccino maker so that it warms up and the sugar dissolves in it, but you don’t have to do this - high-quality whiskey will flare up on its own. Unfortunately, the photographs do not show the stage of burning the whiskey (below you will find a video with the complete stage of preparing the classic Irish), so you will have to tell it in words. Light the mixture of whiskey and sugar and stir everything with a bar spoon until there is no sugar left at the bottom. It is better to lift it with a spoon to the edges of the glass so that the sugar caramelizes there.

1. Put out the flame, cover the glass with a fire, and add coffee (one French press is enough to prepare 2 servings of cocktail).
2. Whip the cream in a shaker with ice (you can whisk chilled cream in a bowl) - the main thing here is not to overdo it, since the cream can curdle from rapid cooling, but it should be moderately cold, without lumps. In general, for a serving of cream, use 3-4 ice cubes and literally a few seconds of whipping - you will have to practice here. Then, using a bar spoon, carefully place the cream on top of the coffee and whiskey so that it lies in an even layer and does not fall through (they do not fall through due to the temperature difference, not density).

You should drink the Irish coffee cocktail without stirring, in large sips, so that the cream immediately overcomes the alcoholicity of the whiskey. This preparation recipe is used in barista competitions held by the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe (SCAE) in the “Coffee and Alcohol” category. What else can I add? Oh yes, whiskey, it must be Irish - this is very important. The simple Jameson is used, other brands are also available, but Jameson is easy to buy and not expensive.

As for commercial Irish coffee, everything is simple: instead of a French press, regular espresso diluted with water is used, and whipped cream from a can, which gives the drink a more presentable look for ladies. The result is a swill that is far from ideal Irish. In general, look and choose for yourself what you want to drink - you have to live with it!

And here is an adequate video recipe from a barista I know:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=srmWrpQBoPI%3Ffeature%3Doembed

Coffee IRISH CREAM properties

The product is intended for preparing a vitamin drink to improve mood and replenish vitamin reserves. — Collagen Protein, one of the elements of connective tissue that ensures its elasticity and strength. A sufficient amount of it in the body is responsible for the structure of hair and nails, the number of wrinkles, and the regeneration of cartilage tissue. - Dihydroquercetin An antioxidant responsible for immunity and youthfulness of cells throughout the body. Stabilizes the level of “good” hemoglobin. - Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) Increases the body’s resistance, takes part in tissue regeneration, metabolic processes and strengthening the walls of blood vessels. — B complex of vitamins Participate in cellular metabolism, reducing the likelihood of cardiovascular diseases, maintain a normal nervous system and energy metabolism. — Vitamin E Antioxidant, a “female” hormone necessary for the full functioning of the reproductive system, is responsible for youth and oxidation processes in the body. With its deficiency, susceptibility to toxic substances, weakness and apathy may occur.

Irish Coffee Recipes

Today there are many different recipes for making Irish coffee. Each of them has its own original taste. Some bartenders add brown sugar, others use unwhipped cream. But the composition of traditional Irish Irish coffee remains the same.

Classic Irish coffee

This recipe has been recognized as official and contains the following components:

• Forty milliliters of Irish whiskey, Jamesonor Bushmills is best;
• Eighty milliliters of strong coffee;
• A teaspoon of sugar;
• Thirty milliliters of whipped cream.

First, brew the espresso; it can be prepared in a Turk or French press. When purchasing coffee beans, give preference to Arabica. Add sugar and warm whiskey to the drink. Many experienced baristas burn sugar with whiskey. In a separate bowl, whip the cream along with a small amount of crushed ice. Pour espresso into a preheated glass and carefully spoon the cream on top. This delicious cocktail is usually drunk without stirring, enjoying every sip.

Types of coffee with cream and its calorie content

The popularity of cream in preparing coffee drinks has grown over the centuries, and has led to the emergence of a number of varieties. They differ not only in recipe, but also in the number of calories.

1. Con Panna is an Italian version of coffee with cream, it is an espresso topped with whipped cream, served in a clear glass. The second name of this drink is Franciscan coffee. Drink from large cups and often serve as dessert. Calorie content – ​​115 Kcal per 1 serving.
2. Irish coffee (Irish coffee) is a classic recipe for coffee with cream. It is a cocktail based on black coffee, brown sugar, whipped cream and Irish whiskey. Calorie content 60 Kcal per serving.
3. Cappuccino – espresso, heated milk and a delicious cap of milk foam, sprinkled with cinnamon, cocoa or grated chocolate. Calorie content 211 Kcal per 1 serving.
4. A latte is a delicious drink made in layers: a layer of milk, a layer of espresso, a layer of steamed milk. It is customary to serve in an Irish glass. There is a variety of latte macchiato. In this recipe for preparing a tonic drink, we use a different order of adding ingredients: coffee is added to milk, and not vice versa. The Latte Macchiato was created for children, with less caffeine and more milk. The calorie content of a latte is approximately 250 Kcal per serving.
5. Mochaccino - based on the classic latte recipe with the addition of hot chocolate or syrup. Approximate calorie content: 289 kcal per cup.
6. Rough coffee – espresso, cream and vanilla sugar. Sometimes vanilla sugar is replaced with a spoon of honey. Honey Raf is able to win the heart of any coffee gourmet. Served like a cappuccino. Calorie content 170 Kcal for a standard serving.
7. Affogato is a delicious dessert - a scoop of ice cream drenched in espresso. Add whipped cream, chocolate and orange. Great combination. Approximate calorie content 235 Kcal.
8. Glasse - cold coffee. Cool a double Americano or double espresso to room temperature and add a scoop of ice cream to create a refreshing tonic drink. Calorie content 155 Kcal per serving.
9. Frappe – beat cold milk, espresso and a few ice cubes in a mixer. The coffee drink for the hot season is ready. The calorie content of one serving can reach 820 Kcal.

You can make a cold refreshing drink with coffee and cream

How did Irish coffee come about?

Irish appeared not very long ago in 1942. The first person to prepare this wonderful drink was a restaurant worker at the airport. Irishman Joe Sheridan once invited Americans who were waiting for their flight to warm up and prepared them a magnificent hot Irish Irish. The strong alcoholic drink, with the addition of cream, was enjoyed by many passengers. The Americans became interested in the cocktail and learned that they were drinking real Irish coffee.

When the war ended, the airport was closed and all personnel were transferred to another airport. There, Joe continued to amaze restaurant visitors with his excellent Irish coffee.

Irish became famous throughout the world after Sheridan was invited to work in a famous American cafe. Joe got the perfect combination of Irish coffee by experimenting with the proportions of whiskey and espresso. The Americans were the first to try this magnificent cocktail in 1952.

Thus, the drink has become popular in many parts of the world. And now, the cocktail can be tried in coffee shops and restaurants. You can also prepare it at home yourself.

Historical reference

History attributes the creation of a cocktail using the main strong local alcohol and coffee to Joe Sheridan, an airport restaurant worker in the Irish city of Foynes. In the 40s of the last century, this city was already a major hub for transatlantic airlines.

It is worth noting that at that time the planes were not particularly comfortable. Flying in them was not only uncomfortable, but also cold. And then the plane that flew to New York had to turn back due to bad weather. Here the need arose to warm its frozen passengers.

The restaurant offered warming dishes, and Sheridan decided to also serve warming cocktails consisting of sweet coffee, cream and whiskey.

I liked the cocktail so much that they started making it in this restaurant all the time. And American journalist Stan Delaplane wrote about this tradition and also gave a recipe from an Irish airport, which spread throughout the world and was called Irish Coffee.

Design and submission

As mentioned above, an original transparent glass with a handle and a low stem is used for serving. The walls of the glass retain heat, and the handle will prevent you from burning your fingers. Plus, the transparency of the glass makes it possible to appreciate the full contrast of shades of the finished drink.

There is no need to stir the contents of the glass; everything has already been done before the drink is decorated with cream.

Drink Irish Cream coffee in large sips, but not through a straw, so as not to disturb the harmony of taste. It’s also not worth it to eat the drink with various desserts. But if you really want it, then it’s better to choose a light dessert like Tiramisu or soufflé.

You can also make a non-alcoholic drink, where the whiskey is offset by various syrups and juices. For example, pour coffee into a warm glass, then add a spoonful of orange juice and a little less lemon juice. Everything is mixed and served with snow-white cream.

Now you know that coffee can be not just an invigorating drink, but a warming and soothing one. So feel free to invite your friends for a cup of such an original and soulful cocktail!

Helpful tips for making coffee with cream

It is better to drink the prepared drink hot or warm, but if you need to heat it up, do it on the stove. Microwave use is not recommended. It is also better not to prepare a drink with instant coffee. The method of serving coffee depends on the environment in which it is going to be drunk. Coffee for negotiations or coffee for a romantic meeting will differ in the way it is served and decorated. Coffee with cream is served in 170 ml glass cappuccino glasses; chocolate, cinnamon, cocoa, nuts and other ingredients are used for decoration.

Coffee is an aromatic, invigorating drink for all seasons. And the happiness hormone serotonin, which is contained in coffee, will come to the rescue even on the gloomiest day. Making coffee is a creative process; everyone can create a unique masterpiece for themselves or use the classic recipe for this noble drink. If you like the sweetness of coffee with cream, be sure to try coffee with marshmallows and Frappuccino.

Cocktail making video

Simple mixes such as vodka with honey, rum and cola, or whiskey and cola do not require special skills in the preparation process, while the Irish mix can present various surprises depending on how it is prepared . In this video you will learn about nuances that can have a direct impact on taste.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=8fTmmxStoic%3Ffeature%3Doembed

Another video that perfectly describes the procedure for preparing an original mix, which is based on whiskey and an invigorating black drink. This video shows a more classic version of cooking, but there are some nuances that will definitely appeal to gourmets.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=DlgthWfqdmE%3Ffeature%3Doembed

Choice of cream and whipping technique

For preparation, you should use only fresh cream - fat content does not affect the taste of coffee, but increases its calorie content. For a balanced combination, it is better to take 10% milk product so that unsightly lumps do not form in the cup. If you need to whip coffee cream into a thick, strong foam, it is advisable to give preference to 30% cream.

To ensure that the foam is thick and does not separate during the cooking process, the dairy product must first be cooled to 3-4 °C. Frozen cream will necessarily separate into two fractions: whey and butter, so it is important to maintain a temperature balance. The product is whipped manually with a whisk or using a mixer - the second option is the most preferable. To obtain a thick foam, you need to whip the cream in small portions, starting at minimum speed. The speed increases gradually every 2-3 minutes, then decreases in the same way in order to stop in time. As soon as a foamy “spout” forms on the mixer attachment and the base does not spread in the bowl, it’s time to complete the process.

It is necessary to cool not only the cream, but also the dishes that will be used to prepare the fluffy foam. The whisk or attachments in the mixer should move in one direction - it is important to control the appearance of foam so as not to whip the cream into butter. The resulting mass can be used to decorate several types of drinks.

Riga version

The most popular cocktail in the Baltics is a mix that includes an invigorating drink and Riga balsam, but often scotch or is used instead of the second component. The result is a long drink with an original and soft taste, as well as a strict and intoxicating nature.

Ingredients

Step-by-step preparation

1. Cook the black invigorating product in a Turk without adding sugar.
2. Break the egg in a separate plate and separate the yolk from it.
3. Add alcohol and sugar to the yolk.
4. Stir the resulting mixture intensively.
5. Take a large or medium cup, pour the resulting yellowish alcoholic mixture into it and pour the pre-prepared vigor drink on top.
6. It is better to serve with finely chopped lemon zest as a decoration and aromatic addition.
7. To prepare the drink, it is better to give preference to single malt alcohol.