National Irish Coffee Day
With a mug of strong coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and sugar, topped with a layer of cream, National Irish Coffee Day takes place each year on January 25th..
On a rainy, wet day in 1942, weary travelers to Shannon's tiny Shannon Airport discovered their way to a restaurant and chef Joe Sheridan. He warmed his guests by pouring hot coffee, spiked with whiskey, and topped with whipped cream. The passengers asked if the drink was Brazilian coffee if it was Brazilian coffee. Sheridan replied that it was Irish coffee. Click play and enjoy a tale about National Irish Coffee Appreciation Day starring our founder, Marlo Anderson. If you like the 2 minute show, make sure you're subscribed to your new podcast player.
After having Irish coffee at Shannon Airport, travel writer Stanton Delaplane brought Irish coffee to the US.
On November 10, 1952, Delaplane introduced the idea to the Buena Vista Cafe.. After much trial and error, sampling, and a trip back to Ireland for a glimpse of the original, Delaplane, were able to recreate the delectable coffee and the method for floating the cream on top of the coffee.
How to make an authentic irish coffee. How to make an authentic irish coffee
Start with a warm glass and fill 2/3rds with freshly brewed coffee. Stir in a heaping teaspoon of sugar. Add 1 ounce of Irish whiskey.
Adding the cream so it floats is the difficult part. According to the Buena Vista website, and at the suggestion of San Francisco's mayor, a dairyman, cream that is 48 hours old, is the best... However, some prefer whipping cream (not whipped cream) that has been lightly whipped or foamed.
When the coffee has stopped swirling from stirring in the sugar, pour the foamy cream over the back of a spoon.
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Irish coffee FAQ
Q. What is the correct way to spell Irish whiskey? With an "e," A. Irish whiskey (and American whiskey for that matter) is both spelled with an "e." The "e" in Scotch whisky no longer appears after the "e" is dropped.
Q. How can I prevent my Irish Coffee from getting cold?
A. Warm the mug with hot water for a few minutes. Then pour the water out before adding the ingredients.
I don't like coffee. A. I don't like coffee. Will I like Irish Coffee?
A. We never trust people who don't like coffee. However, there is a chance that you might like Irish coffee.
I don't like whiskey. Q. I don't like whiskey. Will I like Irish Coffee? If you're not a whiskey drinker, it's likely that Irish Coffee would not be to your likings.
