Irish Coffee

Name: Irish Coffee
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Irish
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 ounces Irish whiskey; 2 cups hot strong brewed coffee (French or other dark roast); 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon creme de menthe, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 10 min. YIELD: 2 servings.

This Irish coffee lives up to its reputation as a relaxing after-dinner drink. Creme de menthe adds a colorful touch to the cream. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ingredients

2 teaspoons sugar
2 ounces Irish whiskey
2 cups hot strong brewed coffee (French or other dark roast)
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon creme de menthe, optional

Directions

1. Divide sugar and whiskey between 2 mugs; stir in coffee. In a small bowl, beat cream and creme de menthe, if using, until thickened. Gently spoon onto tops of drinks, allowing cream to float. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 203 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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