Sisterhood Bash Happy Hour: Luck o’ the Irish
Welcome to today’s Sisterhood Bash Happy Hour! What’s the Sisterhood Bash? Go check it out – we’re raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and there are MANY chances to win fabulous prizes…and cash. Yes, cash.
So, it’s hump day – Wednesday – I am so glad we’re halfway through the week.
AND IT’S ST. PATRICK’S DAY! This calls for a cocktail.
In particular, Irish Coffee. Coffee AND booze? Hooray!
Irish Coffee (photo and recipe courtesy of Cooking Light)
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 cup Irish whiskey, divided
- 1/4 cup sugar, divided
- 4 cups strong coffee, divided
Preparation
1. Place 1/4 cup whipping cream in a medium bowl. Beat with a mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form.
2. Heat 6 mugs by running under very hot water; dry with paper towels.
3. Pour about 4 teaspoons whiskey into each glass. Add 2 teaspoons sugar to each serving; add 2/3 cup coffee, stirring until sugar dissolves. Top each serving with about 1 1/2 tablespoons whipped cream (do not stir).
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 111
- Fat: 3.7g (sat 2.3g,mono 1.1g,poly 0.1g)
- Fiber: 0.0g
Hope everyone has a fun and safe St. Patrick’s Day!
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*cries b/c she gave up coffee for mini-lent*
…and somehow I don't think it would be quite the same made with Irish Breakfast Tea! :-(
decaf coffee??
nope, gave it up all together. not sure it was a wise idea though – i'm
really struggling!! is it next wednesday yet?
Okay, then do sugar free hot chocolate and baileys…
nope! on the other hand, you could simply try omitting the coffee, and just using the first three ingredients!
ooh that sounds even better!!! heather is da bomb!
OMG, YES!!! I need to get some Irish Whiskey in the hizzle fo' shizzle.
That Irish Coffee looks really delicious. Thank you for sharing the recipe. This coffee is worth trying.
That Irish Coffee looks really delicious. Thank you for sharing the recipe. This coffee is worth trying.