Rumchata nutrition

One of the best Irish rumchata nutrition drinks, Irish coffee goes beyond whiskey-spiked coffee. Learn how to make this iconic cocktail with the original recipe.

Freelance writer and cocktail book author Colleen Graham is a seasoned mixologist who loves sharing her knowledge of spirits and passion for preparing drinks. Sean is an award-winning bartender with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He is the head bartender at the two-Michelin-star restaurant, Gabriel Kreuther, crafting cocktail menus that have caught international attention. To date, he has made over 1 million cocktails, and counting. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. This recipe was created in Ireland by Joe Sheridan in the early 1940s.

Despite some common shortcuts, authentic Irish coffee is not as simple as spiking coffee with a shot of whiskey. Choose a great Irish whiskey and follow the recipe, and you’ll discover why this classic is considered one of the best cocktails of all time. Place the brown sugar into a warm Irish coffee glass, mug, or other heatproof glass. Add the coffee and Irish whiskey.

Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Float the lightly whipped heavy cream on top by slowly pouring it over the back of a spoon. Instead, drink the Irish coffee through the cream. Don’t forget to preheat your glass. It keeps the drink warm and helps marry the ingredients. While the coffee is brewing, pour hot water into the glass, then discard it before building the drink. Avoid the pressurized cans of cream or whipped topping as those will ruin the Irish coffee.