January 25, 2020- Happy National Irish Coffee Day

Happy National Irish Coffee Day

As the history of Irish Coffee goes, it was on a cold, wet day in 1942 when  weary travelers to the small Shannon Airport in southwest Ireland found their way to a restaurant and chef Joe Sheridan. To warm his guests, he served them hot coffee, spiked with whiskey and topped with whipped cream. The passengers asked if the beverage was Brazilian coffee. Sheridan responded that it was Irish coffee.  

It is said that Joe Sheridan  created a verse that explains how to make a true Irish coffee:

Cream - Rich as an Irish Brogue
Coffee - Strong as a Friendly Hand
Sugar - Sweet as the tongue of a Rogue
Whiskey - Smooth as the Wit of the Land


Ingredients

• 6 ounces strong hot coffee
• 1 ounce Irish whiskey
• 2 teaspoons raw sugar
• Lightly whipped cream to cover

The secret is to lightly whip the cream and pour it onto the back of a spoon to gently float the cream on top of the coffee. Then, drink through the cream without stirring.