As Irish Coffee fans know, combining your favorite whiskey and java brings out the best in both drinks. “Whiskey and coffee often show similar overtones of vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, and baking spices. Their warm flavors are perfectly complementary,” says Franco Bilbaeno, head bartender at Niku Steakhouse in San Francisco. And now is the ideal time of year to take advantage of the internal heat stoked by a warm drink.
The recipes below take Irish Coffee (coffee, Irish whiskey, and a little sugar, topped with a layer of cream) to the next level yet are still easy to make at home. Warm a mug and get ready to wake up and smell the cocktails.
The Irish Coffee may not be the first coffee drink with alcohol, but this cocktail has become one of the most famous. Combining coffee with Irish whiskey, brown sugar and lightly whipped cream, the Irish Coffee is a hot, creamy classic that can wake you up on cold mornings or keep you going after a long night.
Breakfast Cocktail
Created by Franco Bilbaeno, head bartender, Niku Steakhouse, San Francisco
“This drink reminds me of fresh off the griddle maple pancakes enjoyed on the first day of a long weekend,” Bilbaeno says. “It makes any occasion cozy.”
Ingredients
- 2 oz. brown-butter bourbon (recipe below)
- 1/4 oz. falernum
- 1/4 oz. maple syrup
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 2 dashes saline solution
- 2-3 oz. hot brewed coffee
- Orange twist for garnish
Combine all ingredients except coffee in a mixing glass and stir to incorporate, about 10 seconds. Pour into a coffee mug and top with coffee. Garnish with orange twist.
Brown Butter Bourbon
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 bottle (750 ml) bourbon of choice
Add butter to a cold saucepot and turn heat to medium-high. Cook down until the froth subsides and butter browns. (This can easily burn.) When aroma is nutty and toasted, remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Pour bourbon into a container and add room-temp butter. Seal container with a lid and put in the freezer overnight. In the morning, strain mixture through a coffee filter and return to original bottle. Keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Wish and the Thing
Created by Richard Willis, beverage supervisor, King + Duke, Atlanta
Combining Punt e Mes vermouth with coffee-infused amaro creates a well-balanced drink that tastes almost like a dark chocolate-covered espresso bean, Willis says.
Ingredients
- 1 oz. Laws Whiskey House Bonded San Luis Valley rye (or other bonded rye)
- 1/2 oz. espresso-infused Cynar 70 (recipe below)
- 1/2 oz. Punt e Mes vermouth
- 4 oz. brewed hot coffee
- Fresh whipped cream, Angostura bitters, and dried blood orange wheel for garnish
Warm a cocktail mug. Add whiskey, Cynar, and Punt e Mes. Pour in hot coffee and stir to combine. Top with whipped cream. Use an atomizer to spray Angostura bitters on top and garnish with orange wheel.
Espresso-Infused Cynar 70
- 1 liter Cynar 70
- 1 cup roasted coffee beans
Combine ingredients in a sealable container. Let steep for 3 days. Strain beans out and pour liquid back into the Cynar bottle. Will keep indefinitely.
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FAQ
Is it OK to mix whiskey and coffee?
Is coffee and whiskey a good combo?
What is it called when you mix coffee and whiskey?
How much whiskey should I put in my coffee?
Can you mix whiskey & coffee?
Combining coffee with Irish whiskey, brown sugar and lightly whipped cream, the Irish Coffee is a hot, creamy classic that can wake you up on cold mornings or keep you going after a long night. Can you mix Jack Daniels and coffee? Pour Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey into a mug of coffee. Add cream and brown sugar. Stir.
What whiskey goes best with coffee?
Many types of alcohol go great with coffee, and dark spirits like whiskey, rum, and brandy are among the best choices. Amaretto, butterscotch schnapps, Irish cream, and several other liqueurs are excellent as well, sweetening the coffee while adding delicious flavors. What whiskey goes best in coffee? Whiskey VS Bourbon. Coffee and Whiskey Pairing.
How to make a good coffee whisky drink?
It is ideal for making coffee whisky drink to spice up your day. If you love whisky and coffee, and you want the two beverages to grace your table, you can mix a cup of Frangelico into your coffee container for the best taste. It brings out the vanilla and hazelnut taste when you mix it properly with coffee. 3. Kahlua
Can you drink Irish coffee with whiskey?
The mix of these two drinks has become so popular that Irish coffees are now also enjoyed on their own. The type of whiskey you use is at your discretion, but even if it makes the mix perfect, noting that it’s not a cocktail but rather a pairing will make the selection easier.