Iced Irish Coffee
A refreshing summer adaptation of the classic Irish Coffee, combining cold brew with Irish whiskey and a float of lightly whipped cream for a cooling caffeinated indulgence.
- 1½ ozirish whiskey
- 4 ozcold brew coffee
- ½ ozsimple syrup
- 1 ozheavy cream
- Lightly whipped cream floatgarnish
- 1Fill a highball glass with ice.
- 2Add Irish whiskey, cold brew coffee, and simple syrup.
- 3Stir gently to combine.
- 4Lightly whip the heavy cream until it just holds soft peaks (not stiff).
- 5Float the cream on top by pouring it gently over the back of a spoon.
- 6Serve with a straw that reaches below the cream layer.
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While the classic Irish Coffee has warmed travelers at Shannon Airport since 1943, the iced version is a modern adaptation born from the cold brew revolution. As iced coffee became ubiquitous and Irish whiskey experienced global growth, combining the two became inevitable. The iced version maintains the essential elements—whiskey, coffee, sweetener, cream—while transforming the drink into a refreshing summer sipper. It offers an alternative to the Espresso Martini for those seeking something less sweet.
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