Irish Iced Coffee
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You are going to love this fun twist on the classic Irish Coffee! This decadent Irish Iced Coffee recipe is made with cold coffee, Baileys Irish Cream, Guinness Draught, simple syrup, and whipped cream. It is the perfect drink for St. Patrick’s Day and it’s ready in minutes!
If you love coffee drinks as much as I do, you need to try these recipes too! Mexican Coffee Cocktail, Whipped Dalgona Coffee (no alcohol), and Espresso Martini.
With your first sip you will notice the Baileys Irish Cream, but as it tingles down your throat you will get a burst of coffee flavor that blends to create a rich and delicious drink that is worthy of being served any time of year!
Ingredients you will need
I have obviously deviated from the ingredients in a Classic Irish Coffee but it so worth it.
- Cold Coffee – this can be brewed coffee that is chilled overnight, or you can purchase your favorite cold brew to keep on hand.
- Simple Syrup to add a bit of sweetness to the coffee.
- Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur adds creaminess and a unique chocolate and vanilla flavor.
- Guinness Draught – a deep, intensely flavored beer from Dublin, Ireland. Irish Whiskey can be substituted for a more traditional drink if you prefer.
- Whipped Cream is the perfect way to top off this drink, but it is optional.
- You will also need: 12-ounce glass, ice cubes, and straws.
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How to make Irish Iced Coffee
Combine cold coffee, Guinness, and simple syrup in a glass with ice. Carefully pour the Irish cream over the top.
Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with cocoa powder or cinnamon, if desired. Serve immediately with a straw to combine the ingredients together.
Serving suggestions
Irish Iced Coffee is an obvious choice to serve on St. Patrick’s Day, and would be delicious served alongside your favorite Irish recipes like Instant Pot Irish Beef Stew, Irish Nachos, Classic Shepherd’s Pie with Lamb, Guinness Beer Braised Chicken Thighs, or with Irish Apple Cake for dessert.
Recipe Notes
- I used some funky whiskey glasses, but a 12-ounce Collins glass or Highball glass would work as well. Adjust the amount of ice you use to fill the glass as much as needed.
- Chilling all of the ingredients before making this drink cuts down on the amount of time needed to make this cocktail, and you don’t need a cocktail shaker.
- To avoid watering down your drink, pour coffee into an ice cube mold and freeze overnight.
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Irish Iced Coffee
Equipment
- 12-ounce glasses
Ingredients
- 4 ounces chilled coffee or espresso
- 2.5 ounces Guinness Draught substitute Irish whiskey if you prefer
- 0.5 ounce simple syrup
- 2 ounces Bailey's Irish Cream Liqueur
- whipped cream optional
- cocoa powder or cinnamon to garnish
Instructions
- Combine cold coffee, Guinness, and simple syrup in a glass with ice. Carefully pour the Irish cream over the top.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with cocoa powder or cinnamon, if desired. Serve immediately with a straw to combine the ingredients together.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of ice you use to fill the glass as much as needed.
- Chilling all of the ingredients before making this drink cuts down on the amount of time needed to make this cocktail, and you don’t need a cocktail shaker.
- To avoid watering down your drink, pour coffee into an ice cube mold and freeze overnight.
