Irish Coffee
Build into glass, except for cream (coffee must be hot). Stir gently. Top with whipped cream.
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Measurement Guide
All measurements are shown in shots by default for easy bartending at home. Use these conversions at your bar.
Fun Facts
Origin
Irish Coffee was invented by chef Joe Sheridan in the early 1940s at Foynes Airbase in County Limerick, Ireland, to warm American passengers disembarking from long, cold transatlantic flights
Popularity
The drink became famous internationally after being introduced to the United States by Stanton Delaplane, a travel writer who persuaded the Buena Vista Cafe in San Francisco to start serving it in 1952
Culture & History
Irish Coffee has had a significant impact on coffee culture and is credited with helping to popularize coffee cocktails across the globe. It remains a beloved staple in Irish pubs and cafes worldwide, embodying a blend of Irish tradition and warm hospitality
