Irish Cream Dream

This delightful Irish coffee recipe can easily be customized with various spirits like bourbon, cognac, dark rum, or amaretto, making it a versatile and indulgent choice for any occasion. Whether it's the perfect end to a dinner party or a delightful addition to a dessert, the Irish Cream Dream is a warm, comforting drink with a boozy kick.

Irish Cream Dream

A decadent and boozy coffee cocktail featuring Irish whiskey, brown sugar, freshly brewed coffee, and a layer of lightly whipped, chilled cream.

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Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 oz. Irish whiskey (or blended scotch)
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 5-7 oz. freshly brewed black coffee
  • 1 3/4 - 3 1/2 oz. chilled double cream
  • A generous grating of nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Fill a heatproof glass with hot water and rinse out.
  2. Pour the whiskey into the glass along with the sugar, and mix until the sugar has dissolved.
  3. Add the coffee and stir.
  4. Lightly whip the cream until slightly thickened.
  5. Very slowly pour the cream over the back of a teaspoon into the glass so that it floats on top of the coffee in a layer.
  6. Grate a little nutmeg on top and serve.