The Irish Coffee

The Irish Coffee is an all-time great for a reason. It’s a cocktail of beautiful contrasts: hot, spirit-forward coffee meeting a cool, rich cream float. Using Powers and a proper Demerara syrup makes for a truly definitive and satisfying version. It’s basically a hug in a glass.

Approximate ABV 7.8%
Approximate Price / Cocktail $1.56
Taste Foundation Sweet, Bitter
Taste Nuance Creamy, Nutty

Recipe Ingredients

1 oz. (30 ml) Powers Gold Label Irish Whiskey Add to Cart
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) rich Demerara syrup (2:1 sugar:water)
3-3.5 oz. (90-105 ml) hot coffee
Top with heavy cream (lightly whipped)

Recipe Directions

1. Into a warmed glass, measure in the Powers Gold Label Irish Whiskey and the rich Demerara syrup.
2. Add the hot coffee.
3. Gently layer the lightly whipped heavy cream over the top.

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