Description
Spirited mixology meets Irish tradition in Dead Rabbit Irish Coffee, a sophisticated cocktail blending rich whiskey, smooth coffee, and delicate cream. Whiskey enthusiasts and coffee lovers will savor this elegant drink that warms from first sip to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Alcohol:
- 2.5 ounces (70 milliliters) Irish whiskey (preferably a smooth, robust variety like Jameson or Bushmills)
Sweeteners and Syrups:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) brown sugar syrup (dark brown sugar and water)
Coffee and Garnishes:
- 6 ounces (180 milliliters) freshly brewed strong coffee (medium or dark roast works well)
- 1/4 ounce (7 milliliters) Irish whiskey (for floating)
- Freshly whipped cream (for topping)
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Craft a luscious brown sugar syrup by heating dark brown sugar and water in a saucepan, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves. Allow the syrup to cool slightly before using.
- Select a pre-warmed coffee mug and pour the Irish whiskey and brown sugar syrup, mixing thoroughly to ensure complete integration.
- Add freshly brewed coffee to the whiskey mixture, stirring gently to create a harmonious blend.
- Using a spoon’s back, delicately layer an additional measure of Irish whiskey atop the coffee, creating a sophisticated stratified appearance.
- Whip the cream until it reaches a thick yet pourable consistency, ensuring a luxurious texture.
- Carefully spoon the whipped cream over the coffee’s surface, employing the back of a spoon to achieve an elegant floating effect.
- Enhance the drink’s aromatic profile by dusting a subtle sprinkle of cinnamon across the cream’s surface, introducing a warm, inviting fragrance to the classic Irish coffee.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting the brown sugar syrup ratio to match your taste preference.
- Use freshly brewed, high-quality coffee for the most robust flavor profile.
- Ensure the cream is cold and lightly whipped to achieve the perfect floating technique.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute whipped coconut cream or a plant-based alternative to maintain the luxurious texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Coffee
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg