Welcome to the GND Recipes Library! The Irish Coffee is a legendary winter warmer, but creating the "Premium" version requires respecting the balance. It’s the beautiful contrast between the hot, bitter, sweetened coffee below and the cold, unsweetened cream on top that makes this drink an absolute masterpiece.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 5 Minutes

• Servings: 1 Drink

• Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz Premium Irish Whiskey

• 4 oz Hot, freshly brewed coffee

• 2 tsp Brown sugar (or demerara syrup)

• Lightly whipped heavy cream (do not over-whip; it should still be pourable)

• Garnishes from your GND Starter Kit

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep the glass: Preheat a glass mug by filling it with hot water, then discard the water.

2. Mix the base: Add the brown sugar to the mug, pour in the hot coffee, and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.

3. Add the spirit: Stir in the Irish Whiskey.

4. The Cream Float: Gently pour the lightly whipped cream over the back of a warm spoon so it floats perfectly on top of the coffee. Do not stir!

5. Garnish: Carefully place a vibrant botanical garnish on top of the cream cloud.

💡 GND Pro-Tip: Not sure which garnish fits your mood? Our Cocktail Starter Kit gives you a mix of our best premium dehydrated fruits, allowing you to experiment and find the perfect aromatic finish for warm classics like the Irish Coffee. 👉 Explore the GND Starter Kit