Buena Vista Cafe's Irish Coffee

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Calories: Approx. 200 per serving

Macros: 3g protein, 5g fat, 28g carbohydrates

Cooking time: 7 minutes

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Categories: cocktails, coffee drinks, dessert drinks, Irish drinks, classic cocktails, winter warmers, after dinner drinks

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Experience the classic warmth and elegance of the renowned Buena Vista Cafe's Irish Coffee, a blend of rich coffee, smooth whiskey, and delicately fluffed cream.

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Making the famous Buena Vista Cafe's IRISH COFFEE

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Experience the classic warmth and elegance of the renowned Buena Vista Cafe's Irish Coffee. This Irish-American classic cocktail is revered for its harmonious blend of rich coffee, smooth whiskey, and delicately fluffed cream. Perfect for chilly evenings or as a decadent after-dinner drink, this recipe aims to recreate the experience right at home, maintaining the original flavors and presentation that have made it a beloved staple.

Ingredients

🍬 2 C&H sugar cubes
☕ 2.5 oz 75ml Peerless coffee
🥃 1.33 oz 40ml Tullamore Dew Blended Irish Whiskey
🥛 1 oz 30ml Glenview Farms Heavy Cream 36% Milkfat, slightly fluffed

Instructions

1- Pre-warm the Glass:

Begin by filling a 5oz 150ml Irish Coffee glass with hot water to thoroughly warm it.
Let it sit momentarily.

2- Prepare the Base:

Dump out the hot water from the glass.
Drop in the two C&H sugar cubes.
Pour in 2.5 oz 75ml of hot Peerless coffee to fill the glass about 3/4 full.

3- Dissolve the Sugar:

Using a long metal spoon, gently stir the coffee and sugar cubes.
Continue stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.

4- Add the Whiskey:

Pour 1.33 oz 40ml of Tullamore Dew Blended Irish Whiskey into the coffee mixture.
Stir gently to combine.

5- Layer the Cream:

With a metal cream pitcher, take the slightly fluffed Glenview Farms Heavy Cream.
Carefully pour it over the back of a spoon held just above the coffee's surface.
This technique allows the cream to float elegantly on top, creating a striking layer.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 1

Equipment:

Irish Coffee Glasses 5oz footed glass
Glass Pitcher for hot water
Coffee Carafe/Pot for pouring hot coffee
Long Spoon for stirring
Whiskey Bottle Tullamore Dew with pour spout
Metal Cream Pitcher/Container
Mixer for fluffing cream

Cooking Tips

Glass Preparation: Pre-warming the glass is crucial to retain temperature and enhance the drink's warmth.
Balancing Sugar: Adjust sugar to taste; two cubes yield a classic sweetness, while one cube will make it less sweet.
Perfect Cream: The cream should be fluffed to a pourable consistency for proper floatation. Avoid over-whipping.