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Irish Coffee Jello Shot

Warm Irish whiskey meets rich coffee and cream—all the cozy comfort of the classic hot drink in a cool, jiggly party treat.

whiskeyMedium~12% ABV
MethodSetGlassShot GlassIcenoneGarnishwhipped cream, cocoa powder
⚠ Contains: 🥛 Dairy
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 2 envelopeunflavored gelatin
  • 1 cupcoffee(hot)
  • ½ cupirish whiskey
  • 2 tbspbrown sugar
  • 2 tbspheavy cream(for topping)
  • whipped cream, cocoa powdergarnish
Tools
saucepanmixing bowlshot cups
Instructions
  1. 1Dissolve gelatin and brown sugar in hot coffee.
  2. 2Let cool for 3 minutes.
  3. 3Add Irish whiskey and stir well.
  4. 4Pour into shot cups.
  5. 5Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
  6. 6Float cream on top before serving.
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History & Origin

Irish Coffee was created in 1943 at Foynes Airport in Ireland to warm cold travelers. This jello shot version captures the beloved coffee-whiskey-cream combination for celebrations.

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