Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Coffee

Tullamore D.E.W. has long been associated with the Irish coffee. For a winter warmer try shaking and sipping this delicious classic or for a summer twist see our Iced Irish Coffee recipe here.

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Flavours

Coffee, Rich, Sweet, Warming, Chocolate

Tullamore D.E.W. has long been associated with the Irish coffee. For a winter warmer try shaking and sipping this delicious classic or for a summer twist see our Iced Irish Coffee recipe here.

PREP TIME

1.5 mins

SERVES

1

GLASS

Bell glass, Buena Vista glass, Irish coffee glass

EQUIPMENT

Cocktail shaker, barspoon

GARNISH

Nutmeg or chocolate powder (optional)

ICE

N/A

INGREDIENTS
  • 30ml Tullamore D.E.W. Original
  • 90ml Espresso coffee
  • 15ml Demerara sugar
  • 40ml Cream (Double/heavy, approx 36% fat content)
  • Optional garnish Nutmeg
HOW TO MAKE
  • Pour Tullamore D.E.W. Original, hot coffee and Demerara sugar into an Irish Coffee glass.
  • Stir well to ensure the sugar mixes with the coffee and whiskey.
  • Shake the cream in a shaker until thickened before layering over the drink.
  • Use a spoon to gently layer the cream collar so it stays floating on top.
OCCASIONS
  • Winter Warmer
  • Nightcap
  • After work drink

HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Coffee

  • STEP 1

    Pour Tullamore D.E.W. Original, hot coffee and Demerara sugar into an Irish Coffee glass.

  • STEP 2

    Stir well to ensure the sugar mixes with the coffee and whiskey.

  • STEP 3

    Shake the cream in a shaker until thickened before layering over the drink.

  • STEP 4

    Use a spoon to gently layer the cream collar so it stays floating on top.

top tip

This may be the greatest drink ever invented. Caffeine, alcohol, sugar and cream. What more could you want!

Kevin Pigott Brand Ambassador
Top Tip

Preheat the glass to keep the drink warm. If you overshake the cream and it is too thick, add more cream or a cube of ice to reduce the thickness.

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Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Coffee A Brief History

In the 1940s, Foynes Airport was one of Europe's most widely used airports, receiving Hollywood stars and politicians. Airport chelf Joe Sheridan concocted this cocktail to warm up the airport guests and introduce them to an Irish whiskey.

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Frequently Asked Questions Was Tullamore D.E.W. used in the very first Irish Coffee?

No one knows for certain which whiskey brand was used in the very first Irish Coffee.

Will it taste as good with decaf coffee?

Yes of course, just make sure you buy a good quality decaf coffee and that the coffee is hot and strong.

Can I just add white sugar instead?

Yes you can use your preferred sugar alternative, be it a natural sweetener or whatever household sugar staples you have, honey also works well.

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