Irish Mother Fucking Coffee
THE ORIGIN
The original Irish coffee was a concoction of a bit of whiskey, a generous splash of black coffee, a dollop of whipped cream, and a smattering of genius. Pedigrees for most drinks are dubious at best, but the Irish coffee is well documented. San Francisco Chronicle columnist Stanton Delaplane was served one at Ireland’s Shannon Airport bar in 1952; after returning to San Francisco, he passed the recipe on to barman Jack Koeppler at the Buena Vista and soon to the rest of the country. The story behind this immensely popular beverage is that Irish bartender Joe Sheridan created the rejuvenating brew during World War II to greet weary Yankee travelers arriving by seaplane in the wee hours of the morning. Interestingly, the Irish drank whiskey in tea, but Sheridan apparently knew the American palate and had the wherewithal to substitute coffee.
The best Irish coffee should be treated no differently than the naked brew. Use high-quality, freshly ground and brewed beans, and always whip your heavy cream without sugar right before serving.
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INGREDIENTS
- 4 ounces freshly brewed french press coffee
- 1 1/2 ounces Greenore Single Grain Irish Whiskey
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar cube
- Dollop of freshly whipped heavy cream
DIRECTIONS
1. Brew the coffee
2. Place sugar cube in bottom of heated glass, pour coffee and let dissolve.
3. Whip the cream
4. Add whiskey
5. Layer the cream
A NOTE ABOUT THE GREENORE SINGLE GRAIN IRISH WHISKEY
It is a whiskey distilled entirely from unmalted grains and then aged eight years in former bourbon casks. Not surprisingly, the body is light and fresh, with a sprightly, fresh citrus aroma and soft, sweet flavors of vanilla, lemon zest, and green apple. This is the ideal introductory whiskey and one that will please even the vodka drinkers in the crowd. ( about $46 a bottle)
