NO. 1027 · A CLASSIC HOUSE SPEC

Irish Coffee

Hot coffee, Irish whiskey, and a cool crown of cream. Comfort, impeccably served.

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Reference-backedPreparation reviewed

Our house measures and instructions. No tasting by The Drink Place has been recorded.

What this means

Recipe basis: Ingredient reference: International Bartenders Association. Our house measures may differ.
Preparation: House instructions reviewed on 2026-10-13 for measured ingredients, preparation order, ice, and finishing. An editorial check, not a tasting.
House tasting: Not recorded. A reference, editorial review, or AI photograph does not establish a taste test.

THE QUIET PREPARATION

Before the first pour.

5 min mixing
with ingredients ready

Set out irish coffee glass for each drink. Keep the tools and prepared ingredients within reach.

The tools

Have the measured hot coffee ready. Use the heatproof glass stated in the method.

A PROPER POUR BEGINS HERE

Exact measures for one drink. Fresh ice is part of the method.

US fluid ounces convert the exact milliliter specification and round to three decimal places.

A LITTLE CEREMONY

Warm a suitable glass
Use a heatproof Irish coffee glass for one serving. Fill it with hot water to warm it, then carefully empty it.
Mix the warm foundation
Pour the measured hot brewed coffee, Irish whiskey, and caster sugar into the warmed glass. Stir until every grain of sugar has dissolved.
Prepare the cream
Lightly whisk the measured cold fresh cream with a fork for 15 seconds until slightly thickened but still pourable. Do not turn it into whipped cream.
Float the cool crown
Pour the measured cream slowly over the back of a spoon held just above the coffee. Leave the cream floating on top without stirring. Serve immediately; no ice is used.
Pour a gentle float
Hold the back of a spoon close to the drink’s surface. Pour the measured float slowly over it. Leave it undisturbed when the recipe says not to stir.