Ingredients

  • 2 ozdark rum
  • 6 ozhot coffee(strong brewed coffee)
  • 2 tspsugar
  • 2 ozwhipped cream(thick layer on top)

🔧 Tools

bar spoon

Instructions

  1. Add sugar to a heat-proof glass or Irish coffee mug.
  2. Pour in hot coffee and stir to dissolve sugar.
  3. Add dark rum and stir gently.
  4. Float a thick layer of unsweetened whipped cream on top.
  5. Serve immediately - traditionally sipped through the cream without stirring.

📜 History

Legend holds this drink was invented on the island of Nordstrand in 1872 when locals wanted to drink rum at a baptism celebration without offending a strict pastor. The whipped cream hid the alcohol's aroma, but when discovered, the pastor allegedly exclaimed "Oh, you Pharisees!" - and the name stuck.

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