Smoky Irish Coffee with Vanilla

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A warming blend of Irish whiskey and rich coffee, enhanced with a hint of vanilla and topped with velvety cream. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together Irish whiskey, Hot brewed coffee, Vanilla syrup 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 250 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: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat a clear Irish coffee glass by filling it with hot water and letting it sit for 1 minute, then discard the water.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 tsp brown sugar and 0.5 oz vanilla syrup to the glass.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 1.75 oz Irish whiskey followed by 5 oz hot brewed coffee, stirring gently until sugar dissolves.
  4. Step 4: Lightly whip 1 oz heavy cream until it thickens but remains pourable.
  5. Step 5: Slowly float the whipped cream on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon to create a creamy layer.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately without stirring to enjoy the layered flavors.

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