Irish coffee

Irish Coffee
IBA official cocktail
Traditional Irish coffee
TypeMixed drink
Base spirit
ServedHot
Standard drinkware
Irish coffee mug
IBA specified
ingredients†
PreparationPour the coffee into a preheated glass, add whiskey and sugar, and stir until dissolved. Pour cream slowly to form a distinct layer.
Irish Coffee recipe at International Bartenders Association

Irish coffee (Irish: caife Gaelach) is a caffeinated alcoholic drink consisting of Irish whiskey, hot coffee and sugar, which has been stirred and topped with cream (sometimes cream liqueur). The coffee is drunk through the cream.