Video: How to Make Irish Coffee

Discover this easy recipe for authentic Irish Coffee, perfect for after dinner this St. Patrick’s Day! Plus, you’ll learn the secret trick to get perfect cream on top!

by Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2011. She specializes in savory recipes, quick dinner options, and holiday menus. She is a professionally trained cook and worked as a consultant in the hospitality industry.

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Updated Jul 30, 2016

Made with pure espresso and laced with brown sugar, Irish whiskey and cream, Irish Coffee was originally created by an Irish chef as a welcoming drink for the first American tourists who arrived in Ireland via transatlantic passenger airplanes.
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