While we certainly won't argue that there's a bad time of year for an Irish Coffee, perhaps the best time is March with St. Patrick's Day approaching!
And who better than the folks at Teeling Whiskey, based in Dublin, to show us how to make one?
After you whip up this Irish Coffee recipe, you can settle in and brush up on some facts about Irish Whiskey, direct from the Teeling Whiskey pros.
Irish Coffee recipe from Teeling Whiskey
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey
- 4 oz Variety Coffee’s Teeling Small Batch Roast
- ½ oz Demerara Syrup
- Bar spoon of Heavy Cream
Build
In a warmed Irish Coffee glass, mix Teeling Whiskey, brewed coffee, syrup, and stir to combine.
Top with cream from the back of a bar spoon.
Garnish with grated nutmeg.
(Teeling Whiskey)
What is Irish whiskey?
Irish whiskey is a mash of cereal grains, fermented, distilled, and matured for a minimum of three years inside wood casks on the Island of Ireland.
What to mix with Irish whiskey?
Irish whiskey can be enjoyed however you like to enjoy whiskey, neat, on ice, with a mixer, or in a cocktail. There’s no wrong way to enjoy Irish whiskey!
What is the difference between Irish whiskey and Scotch?
The difference between Irish whiskey and Scotch isn’t worlds apart and they can be seen as cousins in the whiskey industry. Ireland makes World Class Single Malt Irish Whiskey and brilliantly tasty Blended Irish Whiskey but also has its own uniquely Irish style of Whiskey in Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey.
What is the difference between Irish whiskey and Bourbon?
The difference between Irish whiskey and Bourbon is the grains used in the production process. Amercian whiskeys are segmented by the prominent cereal grain, in bourbon this is corn or maize. There is a style of Irish whiskey that is similar to Bourbon called ‘Single Grain’.
Is Irish whiskey gluten-free?
Yes, Irish whiskey is gluten-free. Although whiskey is made from grains that contain gluten it is safe for Coeliacs as the protein containing gluten is not carried through the distillation process.
What are the types of Irish Whiskey?
The four types of Irish whiskey are Single Malt Irish Whiskey (both peated and unpeated), Single Grain Irish Whiskey, Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, and Blended Irish Whiskey.
H/T: Teeling Whiskey.
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