Serve on a cold winter morning or as an after dinner treat, this is just a little bit indulgent but oh so delicious. Part of the fun is to let the coffee cool enough so you can drink it without disturbing the cream and leaving you with a white moustache.
Some people like to add a dash of maple syrup or a pinch of nutmeg. However the most important ingredients of course are the coffee, whiskey and cream.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp double cream
- 150ml freshly brewed black coffee
- 50ml Irish whiskey
- ½ – 1 tsp brown sugar
- pinch freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
Step by step:
STEP 1
Lightly whip the cream just so it’s very slightly thickened, then set aside.
STEP 2
Pour the hot coffee into heatproof glass, then add the whiskey and sugar. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Gently float the cream on the top and sprinkle the nutmeg (if using) over the cream. Serve hot.
Tip:
Place a dessert spoon upside down just touching the top of the coffee, pressed against the inside of the glass. Gently pour the cream over the spoon letting it settle in a delicious thick layer on top of the coffee.
My favourite whiskey is Bushmills which is the oldest triple brewed whiskey in Ireland. However, Jamesons runs a close second for smoothness and flavour.
Best Irish whiskies BBC guide:
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