Shaken Irish Coffee with Honey and Cinnamon

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A smooth fusion of Irish whiskey and rich coffee, sweetened with honey and warmed by a hint of cinnamon for a cozy, spirited finish. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Irish whiskey, Freshly brewed hot coffee, Honey syrup (1:1 honey and water) for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Beverages cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Brew 3 oz of fresh, hot coffee and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a cocktail shaker without ice, combine 2 oz Irish whiskey, 3/4 oz honey syrup, and a pinch of ground cinnamon. Stir gently to blend the honey and cinnamon evenly.
  3. Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim and pour in the hot coffee carefully to avoid diluting too quickly.
  4. Step 4: Shake vigorously for 8 seconds to chill the whiskey mixture while slightly cooling the coffee.
  5. Step 5: Strain the mixture into a pre-warmed heatproof Irish coffee glass, leaving room for cream.
  6. Step 6: Gently float 1 oz of lightly whipped heavy cream on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon to create a creamy layer.
  7. Step 7: Dust lightly with extra cinnamon powder as garnish.

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