Irish Coffee Delight

This Irish coffee milkshake is a delightful and boozy grown-up treat, perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day. It's a creamy and indulgent blend of vanilla ice cream, strong coffee, and a splash of whiskey, topped with whipped cream and a rich coffee syrup. Whether you're Irish or just Irish at heart, this milkshake will make any day feel like a celebration.

Irish Coffee Delight

Creamy, boozy Irish coffee milkshake with whipped cream and coffee syrup.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup strong coffee
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons good quality cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup vanilla ice cream
  • 1/4 cup espresso
  • 2 tablespoons whiskey (optional)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Whipped cream (to serve)

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine water, strong coffee, cocoa powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Simmer until the mixture reduces and thickens, then set aside to cool.
  2. In a blender, combine vanilla ice cream, espresso, whiskey, milk, and blend until smooth.
  3. Swirl the coffee syrup into a chilled glass.
  4. Pour the milkshake into the glass.
  5. Top with whipped cream and drizzle with more coffee syrup.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy the creamy, boozy delight!