When is National Irish Coffee Day?
Wednesday January 25thWith 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.
