IRISH GIRL MAKES AN IRISH COFFEE FOR THE FIRST TIME / Winter Whiskey Cocktails

IRISH GIRL MAKES AN IRISH COFFEE FOR THE FIRST TIME / Winter Whiskey Cocktails | Ciara O Doherty

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In todays episode of Cocktails with Ciara, I (a big whiskey fan) am making an IRISH COFFEE for the very first time! I don't know how I have never tried this classic Irish drink before, but I'm excited to make one for myself and see if it lives up to the hype!
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0:00 Intro
2:35 History
4:12 Ingredients
5:30 Method
7:12 Taste Test
8:07 Patreon Questions
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✨ Ingredients ✨
150ml freshly brewed coffee
30ml Irish whiskey (I used Tullamore Dew)
15ml Simple Syrup
Fresh Irish Cream
Grated Nutmeg (I used ground nutmeg powder)
✨ Method ✨
Add whiSkey and coffee to a toddy glass
Add simple syrup
Add whipped cream and grated nutmeg to garnish
Enjoy!
History of the Irish Coffee:
The Irish Coffee was created in the 1940's by Joe Sheridan, who was a chef at Foynes Port near Limerick, Ireland. On one night of particularly bag weather, a whole fleet of passengers had to be diverted back to the airbase. Joe decided to whip up an Irish coffee for the weary passengers.
The story goes the name came about because one of the passengers asked "is this Brazilian coffee?" to which Joe replied "No, "that's Irish Coffee." and thus the Irish Coffee was born!
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@theengagedfew 3 жыл бұрын

Pro tip from a chef: To whip cream, chill everything. The cream, the bowl, even the whip. EVERYTHING. Do that, and the cream whips faster.

@ericvaninwegen6384 3 жыл бұрын

Plus, use more back-and-forth and less circular with the whisk.

@mentatassassan 3 жыл бұрын

Yea, chill the bowl at least.

@jpatrikk00 3 жыл бұрын

thanks so much, i was literally doing the opposite, putting the cream in the microwave.

@unclebob7052 3 жыл бұрын

Or just get the can stuff ?

@theengagedfew 3 жыл бұрын

@@unclebob7052 🤮 NO!

@MattLovesVinyl 3 жыл бұрын

FYI: When whipping heavy cream, you should use a metal bowl that you chill in the fridge or freezer before whipping.

@afcgeo882 3 жыл бұрын

Though the cold makes it easier to stiffen the cream, it really isn’t necessary.

@raulpena355 3 жыл бұрын

According to the Bon Appétit: “But in the case of whipped cream, it's preferable to start with chilled dairy because the fat globules emulsify faster and stay emulsified longer when cold. For an even more efficient whipping, start with a cold mixing bowl and cold electric mixing attachment, says digital food editor Dawn Perry. Just pop them in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before starting.”

@tony_25or6to4 3 жыл бұрын

While watching, I was thinking she had the cream out too long.

@bdwilcox 3 жыл бұрын

@@raulpena355 Cold cream and a cold bowl will make the process faster but the critical factor is a squeaky clean bowl with no, none, zero, nada soap residue on it. The surfactants in either dish soap or dishwasher detergent will prevent the milk fat from emulsifying and whipping into a cream. You'll whip until your arm falls off and all you'll be left with is some liquid cream with bubbles in it.

@katyas-mom 3 жыл бұрын

Also sit the cream in the freezer for a few minutes

@williampatience6461 3 жыл бұрын

Ciara you need a dedicated bar and alcohol sponsorship, you could be a great ambassador of the spirit world. Just a thought.

@talsauron9442 3 жыл бұрын

Should do a Collab with How To Drink ;)

@alexbanks8429 3 жыл бұрын

Hehe Avatar Ciara, ambassador to the spirit world.

@chrisrichardson5641 3 жыл бұрын

She can’t. Her honest opinions may be seen as favorable to who sponsors her. But utensils and other things a bar uses...

@zardoz_ii2061 3 жыл бұрын

When the cold afternoon fog rolls in to San Francisco, an Irish Coffee at the Buena Vista is damn near perfect.

@bradpolmateer4965 3 жыл бұрын

I agree Love from bc Canada

@crazykong5246 3 жыл бұрын

I mostly had the decaf version, but yes. Great place to bring visitors from out of town.

@jimholmes692 3 жыл бұрын

Well now I want an Irish Coffee... I'm glad to hear that you're still doing what you love in the fashion industry!

@CiaraODoherty 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim! ❤️

@Stevew443 3 жыл бұрын

When I make my Irish coffee I whip the cream until it is just slightly thickened and slowly pour it over until the mug of coffee looks like a freshly drawn Guinness. Also I never considered using Tullamore D.E.W. I enjoy sipping Tullamore and never thought of mixing it. I use Bushmills in my Irish coffee or if I wish a Kentucky coffee I will use Knob Creek bourbon.

@Saige7 3 жыл бұрын

Knob creek is a favorite of mine, I will have to give that one a go, although I don’t do much drinking and have none in the house. Just means a special trip out is in order! Thanks for the tip!

@VirginiaMathews94 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip! I’ll have to give that a go!

@PoorMan972 3 жыл бұрын

The whipped cream shouldn't be anything like the aerated stuff out of a can. Pour it over the back of a spoon if you want to keep the layers separate, which I recommend, That way each sip of coffee pulls along a bit of the cream layer!

@francisdavis1271 3 жыл бұрын

A world traveling colleague of mine proclaimed the "traditional" Dublin Irish coffee that it was of course real cream floated atop the mixture of coffee, whiskey and two sugar cubes. My ex- liked Jameson's while I like Bushmills. I have used confectioners sugar as sweetener as it dissolves readily.

@boozeontherocks 3 жыл бұрын

The Irish lady make Irish coffee, I could watch this all day,

@themastermason1 3 жыл бұрын

The outfit makes me think you've somehow learned a spell that let's you transform into a raven at will.

@redwingfan9393 3 жыл бұрын

At first I thought she raided Ina Garten's closet but then I saw the feathers.

@markdurham5062 3 жыл бұрын

One of The Morrigan's ravens ?

@lynnevetter 3 жыл бұрын

caa caa...

@talsauron9442 3 жыл бұрын

@45Kimber1911A1 yeah I could see her Choosing her way through battlefields with heroic feats of alcohol

@rabokarabekian409 3 жыл бұрын

Amadan borb, is e Ciara banrigh àrd nan daoine math.

@05Dragon1 3 жыл бұрын

8 seconds into the video and I just can't get over your fabulous hair!

@williamfrazier5010 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Ciara always looks amazing but for some reason her hair looked extra lux in this video.

@azraelf.6287 3 жыл бұрын

I use a good spoonful of brown sugar instead of the simple syrup. For the cream I usually just take the bottle and shake it like crazy for a bit. That thickens it enough where it will float without having to be a full fluffy whipped cream. I have only ever used Jameson for the whiskey.

@craigdeross8505 3 жыл бұрын

I concur with the Brown Sugar, or use a Demerara Sugar cube and let it dissolve with the hot coffee. Also, Jameson's Cold Brew Irish Whiskey is fantastic with it.

@petedempsey9435 3 жыл бұрын

If you use freshly whipped cream then you should put a clean spoon bottom side up and close to the coffee. Then add the cream slowly onto the other spoon and let it slide onto the top of the coffee.

@nopenotgonna175 3 жыл бұрын

Oh! You’re in the fashion industry! This makes a lot more sense now! Your hair and makeup are always perfect, you are always lit perfectly, and your wardrobe is sensational. This always seemed like an above-average effort for KZfaq videos in your apartment. Well done!

@ByMonitorLight 3 жыл бұрын

The last time I made Irish coffee, I took it out of the box, pealed off the foil lid and nuked it in the microwave for 45 seconds. 2 for £5 in Lidl. I only bought them because a) they were cheap, and b) they came in some funky little glasses, so even if they were nauseating, at least we got funky glasses out of it. The fact that we ended up with a dozen of those bloody glasses by Christmas is testament to how good they were (and had no right to be). Plus they're the ideal vessel for hot toddies and quick mulled wine. (fill one with wine (100ml-ish), add honey and ginger, nuke for 45 seconds, stir, add a clove, a dash of cinnamon and a curl of orange peal)

@francisdavis1271 3 жыл бұрын

I find the ladies enjoy me going through the effort... 😊

@naborenc5439 3 жыл бұрын

This was my first cocktail and it was delicious! 😋 Btw, you can put the heavy cream in a squeeze bottle and simply shake it. You'll know the heavy cream is firm enough when it can retain a dot on your finger. Afterwards, gently squeeze the heavy cream on top of your irish coffee and it should stay on top of the drink. This is a lot easier than mixing it with a whisk. I also like to preheat my glass with hot water as well before i get started with the drink. Amazing video as always Ciara! Cheers! 🥃☕🥂

@afcgeo882 3 жыл бұрын

One thing I’ve found to be important to me in making these is to add the whiskey last, as the coffee is otherwise hot enough to cause some of the alcohol to evaporate, if directly added to the spirit. I first pour the coffee, then add the sugar (heat aids in dissolving it), then the cream, and then I carefully pour the whiskey in. By that time, the coffee has cooled down just a little bit. It also has a nice side effect of flavouring the cream with the whiskey. My preferred whiskey for this is the Fighting 69th, which is my connection to Ireland.

@Sleipnirseight 3 жыл бұрын

Yum, I want one now! Whipped cream tip - it's quite easy to make if you put your cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract in a mason jar. Seal the jar up and shake away. It goes much quicker that way and gives a nice little work out! Tip: check the consistency periodically as it's quite easy to accidentally make butter ;)

@charlesbowman129 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to make one this weekend. Thanks for the inspiration!

@christopher7310 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely in my top 5 list of favorite drinks. Well done. Looks wonderful.

@no2all 3 жыл бұрын

My very first Irish Coffee was in Tom Ham's Lighthouse on Harbor Island in San Diego in 1980. The atmosphere was wonderful, looking out into the harbor with one...two...okay, more of the great cocktails warming the soul. Even bought the stemmed mug with their logo on it, although that has long disappeared. At that time, it was their signature drink. I also find that cognac does wonderful with coffee as well. It is great timing for this drink and video as the incoming winter weather invites such libations. Cheers.

@russrollins9978 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and recipe as always. I would make one recommendation though. Invest in some whole nutmeg. The difference between freshly grated nutmeg and the ready-to-use variety is substantial and well worth the effort. "Squirty Cream" LOL!!

@CiaraODoherty 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@afcgeo882 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, if you intend to use it.

@LindaC616 3 жыл бұрын

I shall call it "squirty cream" henceforth!

@timbynum9227 3 жыл бұрын

I live in the U.S. and I absolutely love Irish coffee, however, here I have had it made with a shot of Bailey's, or your favorite Irish creme liqueur, and a shot of Irish whiskey. It is amazing. I introduced my wife to it a couple years back and it is now her favorite drink. I truly reccomend trying it with Bailey's. It makes a world of difference.

@vjordan1709 3 жыл бұрын

When I lived in California, we used to go to an Irish pub called Fiddler's Green on the weekends. My go to order was a Ploughman's Breakfast and an Irish coffee. Awesome start to a fun day out!

@hottoddie3573 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the coffee and the beautiful lady making them thanks so much for the video and smooth music

@VirginiaMathews94 3 жыл бұрын

YAY! I’ve been waiting for this one! 🎉

@paulobrien9572 3 жыл бұрын

As a chef not a bartender the best way to whip cream is to have the bowl as chilled as possible put in freezer at least 20 minutes likewise the colder the Cream the better

@DelGuy03 3 жыл бұрын

In the 1960s and thereabout, some American "hostess"-type cookbooks (like The I Hate To Cook Book) suggested serving Irish Coffee to one's guests as the conclusion of a fancy dinner. Coffee, after-dinner drink, and dessert all in one! So stylish!

@Sugarskulls_forever 3 жыл бұрын

I love these fancy, fashionable outfits!!!! YASSSSS CIARA👑✨💕

@kiwicharles 3 жыл бұрын

I’m at work right now and I am wanting an Irish coffee now. I never have tried one either but I love coffee and whisky. You have turned me on to whisky, bourbon, even a good Rye! Much appreciated. For fresh whipped cream I use a hand mixer and a cold metal bowl. Much faster.

@Harley831 3 жыл бұрын

This one I definitely must try. Keep up the amazing recipes!

@CiaraODoherty 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do! ☺

@kristianrasmussen7741 3 жыл бұрын

Quick tip for whipped cream for cocktails. Take the spring from the Hawthorne strainer and put it in a squeeze bottle and shake it for about 10 seconds and you have lightly whipped cream that is great for cocktails. Then use the back of the bar spoon to layer it on the cocktail :)

@JoshChristiane 3 жыл бұрын

I'm making this tonight. Have to try it!

@papikabron18 3 жыл бұрын

looks so delicious, i woule love to try some of this irish delighttt

@terrymarchand7402 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video I need to try making one 👍👍❤️

@Nescio78 3 жыл бұрын

I am not an expert, these are just my thoughts and experiences with making a lot of Irish coffees for me and my friends. I think you were very nearly done with the whipped cream, it just needs to lightly whipped. Canned cream is ok in an emergency but it is usually sweetened and I find the result is better with the real deal. The canned variant also wont integrate in the drink in the same way, when you get the perfect whipped cold cream on top and take a sip with both hot and cold at the same time - it's magic! I usually use brown sugar instead of syrup and on top of the cream I put some type of garnish, often a few sprinkles of raw crystallized cane sugar, or cocoa, maybe some chocolate through a cheese grater. The taste will obviosly also be altered a lot by the type of whisky, bourbon is nice. Haven't tried nutmeg myself, I will do that next time! Cheers!

@KingNero4444 3 жыл бұрын

Same here on the brown sugar and I mix in Bailey's Irish creme as well to smooth out the Whisky.

@janthurfors3247 3 жыл бұрын

At The Buena Vista they use two sugar cubes of white cane sugar. The sugar is used to sweeten the drink and also to change the viscosity of it so that the cream can float better. They do not add any garnish on top.

@raadyusuf6763 3 жыл бұрын

Got a wild turkey ad right before this video!

@PhilG999 3 жыл бұрын

My family tradition (although we're not remotely Irish, is for St Paddy's day to go with the crock pot 10+ hour "Horned Beast" and cabbage (and potatoes, carrots, onion, etc) is Irish Coffee! I use fresh brewed coffee, Bushmills Black, a little "Irish Mist" and a little sugar. In the fresh whipped heavy cream a little Creme de Cocoa. Pumpernickel bread with horseradish (our Austrian/German side comes in there). Now I'm hungry again! :)

@ralphmarkasher 3 жыл бұрын

The Buena Vista is a café in San Francisco, California, credited with introducing Irish coffee to the United States in 1952. Growing up in the bay area, the Buena Vista near Ghirardelli is always packed and has been in several movies. It is my Friday night drink.

@nadesicond4018 3 жыл бұрын

I just had one of these this morning. Haha. Thanks for the great content as always.

@CiaraODoherty 3 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome!

@MahirTandon 3 жыл бұрын

Love your cocktail videos❤️💯

@CiaraODoherty 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!x

@TheDenisedrake 3 жыл бұрын

cant wait to try making this.

@Michael-MYR 3 жыл бұрын

So tasty, great vid, I am making a proper bar book with all of your recipes.

@Rob901 3 жыл бұрын

Love Irish coffee . Glad you used Tullamore dew . A nice whiskey .

@TwistedSither 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! I've never had a proper Irish coffee, but I have often mixed hot coffee with whisky as a remedy for a cold or sore throat.

@bradpolmateer4965 3 жыл бұрын

Great channel Love seeing you on try Love to you and the rest of the try gang from bc Canada

@grapetonenatches186 3 жыл бұрын

Try putting your cream in a squeeze bottle with the spring from a shaker. Shake until desired thickness achieved. Fast and easy. Works best if everything is cold. Great video, thank you.

@Harbo80 3 жыл бұрын

I use a one of those little hand held milk frothers to whip the cream. Or a couple of quick pulses with a blender. A vigorous shake in a cocktail shaker also works.

@brycealthoff8092 3 жыл бұрын

I had an Irish roommate in college who taught me how to make his version. Pretty similar to yours except that he used brown sugar instead of simple syrup. And instead of whipped cream he used heavy cream layered on top of the drink by pouring it over the back of a spoon. I modify it myself by stirring a bit of Bailey’s in the cream before layering.

@SherriNelsonAkaShoz 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ciara, I'm a Canadian who went to visit Ireland several years ago to visit my "homeland" and fell in love with it! I went on a bus tour all around the country and one of our stops was the tour guides favorite pub who the owner made the best Irish coffee in his opinion. Apparently her secret was aging the whipping cream. She would whip it the day before and then serve it the next day. It really was divine! And an electric blender makes whipping cream much easier! 😊 Love from Canada!🥰

@glamdring0007 3 жыл бұрын

lovely as always...now for some Irish coffee !

@kathyoneil648 3 жыл бұрын

I loved the Hot Toddy recipe so I'll definitely try to make these at home. So perfect for the cold "curfew" nights. FYI - A lot of bars in New England throw in a splash of Baileys. Thanks Ciara!

@AstroDenny 3 жыл бұрын

This is exactly how I make mine- I usually use Bushmill's but I like the Dew as well- It's got a nice bit of smoky-ness that works well with a dark roast coffee.

@NeverEmTyBottle 3 жыл бұрын

When that cream falls down the drink is my favorite part! So delicious, so smooth, definitely a must have.

@oldnumber5866 3 жыл бұрын

On a bus tour in Ireland as we stopped at a woolen mills factory they served us an Irish coffee to “loosen up” our pocketbooks and billfolds. It worked very well as Irish linen and Waterford crystal is not very cheep.

@operatordon5831 3 жыл бұрын

It looks great

@m1k3droid 3 жыл бұрын

great episode. i like to make a special irish coffee for st paddys day. i use baileys, but reduced slightly. i add 10 mils of creme de menthe and 20 mils of either peppermint schnapps or rumplemintz specifically. garnished with clover / shamrock.

@sandramcglinchey7712 3 жыл бұрын

All I can say is Tullamore Dew is amazing 😍 we used to start dew time hourly till 2:00 am and we would never forget Saint Patrick’s Day!

@davidstranahan480 3 жыл бұрын

I have known of the origin of Irish Coffee at the the Buena Vista Cafe, just down the road from me, but this is the first I have heard of a Limerick connection. Thanks for making this delicious classic!

@SinaFarhat 3 жыл бұрын

That drink looks great! I aim to get back to experiencing great drinks in my favourite bar when this virus thing ends and we can all safely meet up and being social again!

@starfire09 3 жыл бұрын

So nice to see Tullamore DEW get some love! I spent my honeymoon in Ireland and made my wife stop in Tullamore for a meal so I could take pictures with the distillery ;) Also had my first Irish coffee during that trip at a pub in Co Kilkenny. I have no idea what their recipe was but it was delicious!

@blindtomuk 3 жыл бұрын

When I make them I use demerara syrup for a bit more flavour. I also use a hario v60 to make the coffee directly into the glass with the whiskey and syrup already in there. I've also made the frozen irish coffee to the recipe from the Erin Rose Bar in New Orleans which involves cold coffee, vanilla ice cream and a blender. Weirdly they use cognac rather than irish whiskey but it was amazing.

@dragonfire3152 3 жыл бұрын

I worked at a coffee shop and made fresh whipcream everyday. We used heavy cream powdered sugar and sometimes we would but Tolloni flavors. My favorite was vanilla and hazzelnut.

@mariusnielsen27 3 жыл бұрын

1-2 tsp with brown sugar dissolved in some hot coffe, then whiskey and then more coffee. Then use lightly whipped cream or double cream and let it float as a flat lid on top. Sweet coffee/ whiskey mix to be enjoyed through the cream layer. Try also with a drizzle of grated cinnamon on top 😊

@cookcountyjoe 3 жыл бұрын

That looks like a great drink to have on a cold winters night. I really enjoy your cocktail videos. Another Irish themed cocktail that I love is a variation of the White Russian called an "Irish Russian". Just substitute the cream with Baileys and boom!, you turned it Irish. If you haven't tried one before it's worth trying out.

@mattybearvids 3 жыл бұрын

Love Irish coffee...great thumbnail too 😃

@Seamus0514 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! I skip the simple syrup, and use coffee, Bushmill's and fresh whipped cream for my Irish coffee. If you add a teaspoon and a half of granulated sugar to the cream before whipping, it goes much easier. And the cream and sugar sweeten the drink. Some folks add Bailey's to the mix, but I find that too sweet.

@derrickk752 3 жыл бұрын

Being Canadian my recipe is "A La Canadienne" 1.5 oz Jameson whiskey black coffee .5 oz maple sirop freshly whipped cream Use a hand mixer to whip the cream, allot faster! Slainte!

@JRandallS 3 жыл бұрын

I was raised in Alaska. My father used to take me out for long hunting trips on the river. He made riverboats. Hunting season starts in September, which is the month snow starts in the interior (typically). In the morning he would put a shot of whiskey in his coffee and call it "Irish Coffee". Should note that he took sugar and cream in his coffee, so not to far off from your concoction, sans nutmeg. But he also called Baileys in coffee "Irish coffee". He wasn't too particular about the recipe. I think he was more about getting something to warmup his insides in the chilly mornings. In those days the whiskey was always Jack Daniels. In his latter, retirement years he bought some land from my grandfather on the old farm in North Florida and started using Crown Royal for his Irish Coffee. So maybe Irish Coffee is just an excuse to start whiskey early in the morning. Ha.

@zRockin1 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ciara, I always click thumbs up before I even watch your videos, blame it on your wonderful personality, Rock On!

@javiervigil2511 3 жыл бұрын

I just saw someone make this on another channel, I forgot who, but he actually whipped his cream in two shaker tins. Never done it but I can see it. Lovely as always, really enjoy this channel as I am new-ish to cocktails👍😃🍻

@BarbaOlof 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing content, delivered with the best accent on KZfaq. 🍸

@AliciaNyblade 3 жыл бұрын

First of all, yay for the Tullamore Dew shout out. That's my go-to Irish whiskey. Secondly, Irish coffee is delicious! It's one of my favorite winter drinks. Instead of simple syrup, I put a Tablespoon or two of brown sugar in mine. It helps balance out the flavors and adds a really nice toffee/caramel-like note to the drink. I hadn't put whipped cream or nutmeg on it before, but it looks lovely and I'll definitely try it next time. Cheers from San Diego, CA!

@GrumpyOldBastard 3 жыл бұрын

Have to chuckle when you say the "fan of a drop of whiskey", haven't tried a true Irish Coffee but looks like a winner. Wow what kind of coffee maker you have there lady that's loud? Only time we every had anything close was in the winter fishing or hunting with the evening meal a tin cup of hot coffee with a shot of Wild Turkey whiskey. :)

@squirrl78 3 жыл бұрын

Always go for the fresh grated nutmeg. It is roughly a million times better than pre-ground. Love the content. Keep up the good work.

@Barprints 3 жыл бұрын

My first hot cocktail ever. Loved this one, especially living in Europe and finally experiencing winter. Instead of hand whipping the cream, a blender ball in the shaker will get the job done! 👍

@kvanderbeek1 3 жыл бұрын

I live in SF. Buena Vista Cafe uses sugar cubes, so do all the bars I have been to in SF. Irish coffee is a great drink to have Christmas morning.

@silverbackheathen 3 жыл бұрын

Tullamore Dew is my favorite. I came across it a few years ago.

@sylvaindupuis5595 3 жыл бұрын

I have not made Irish Coffee in at least 20 years and you make me want to do one right now! I will wait a bit since I don't have whipping cream... The difference with the way I do it is that I use Bailey's instead of simple syrup and I coat the rim of the glass with sugar.

@borisgalos6967 3 жыл бұрын

Two refinements: 1. Use a lightly whipped cream. It should float on the top and not really make peaks. 2. Fresh nutmeg tastes wildly different from the stuff in a bottle. Try those two and I think you'll like it even more.

@Kidsinamerica 3 жыл бұрын

Here in America, we forego the Simple Syrup and the whipped cream, and just add 2-3 tablespoons of Irish Cream Liquour, like Bailey's or Saint Brendan's. You can save the whipped-cream for a slice of warm pie.

@lordfaladar6261 3 жыл бұрын

to whip cream use a Bowl that is as cold as you can get, the dream as cold as you can get it and whip with a back and forth motion rapidly, not in a circle, back and forth gets more air in to it. :-)

@SilentChaos15 3 жыл бұрын

Tully!! Oh yes. You are my woman! I love using Tullamore Dew No. 12. I've always wondered if there are different kinds in Ireland. All I've seen are the regular, #12, #18, and the special packaging in the jug.

@ryderkreutzer8859 3 жыл бұрын

Love your channel

@uncleheide 3 жыл бұрын

I make these every Friday- fresh lightly whipped heavy cream, Jameson’s, 1/2 teaspoon of brown sugar. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

@ramongomez6230 3 жыл бұрын

For a different twist and depending on the mood I am in, sometimes I also add Baileys Original Irish Cream. I always use turbinado raw cane sugar for sweetness and as a garnish.

@studer25k 3 жыл бұрын

I love an Irish coffee after dinner

@vjordan1709 3 жыл бұрын

My fave in San Francisco was the ploughmans breakfast : two fried eggs, black pudding, beans, potatoes , sausages, toast.... And an Irish coffee! Fiddler's Green in San Francisco!

@angelah9745 3 жыл бұрын

From my observations the better bartenders around here use a cocktail shaker to whip the cream to the consistency of creme fraiche and float it over the back of a spoon. One particular bartender adds the wiskey to the thickened cream then floats it on top of the coffee (sweetened with demerara simple syrup). This method encouraged me to master the drink at home😋. And yes Tullemore Dew is the best for this drink! This central Florida girl is loving your cocktail videos! Heading to your Instagram for fashion❤

@bearharper8678 3 жыл бұрын

Had my first irish coffee in vienna, austria and it didnt taste how i expected either, was really shocked at how well the whiskey and coffee blended together

@gregbrown9138 3 жыл бұрын

Watched both your hot toddy and Irish coffee video, I loved both of them especially in this lookdown since we all are experiencing it. Here in Toronto Ontario most bars/taverns/pubs rim the glass with sugar for that added extra little sweetness while drinking. Keep up the great work Ciara!!

@ingmarfris8175 3 жыл бұрын

Never made one of these before. One suggestion, if you're trying to whip cream, it's easier to use a mixer with a whisk attachment. Another way is to put the cream into a shaker and shake it. Great video!

@Azurion42 3 жыл бұрын

we've always made ours with Coffee, Baileys to taste and a bit of whip cream on top.

@willsofer3679 3 жыл бұрын

If someone had told me three years ago that I would be watching a pretty Irish girl mix cocktails and mixed drinks, and then sip them in a "Doctor Evil chair" on KZfaq in my spare time, I'd have thought said hypothetical person was a bit crazy. But... Here I am. Ciara, you're absolutely charming. Really. It's honestly almost like having a drink with a friend. You know, except I'm sober. While this format totally suits you, I wouldn't mind seeing some other lifestyle type videos on your channel.

@Brianjwise 3 жыл бұрын

amazon sells frothers (think small hand blenders) for about 15 bucks. great for mixing workout powders, whipping cream, or 'shaking' an egg white drink

@MikeJones-nu4sd 3 жыл бұрын

So sorry I missed this one earlier - I am subscribed now. My wife and I have enjoyed Irish coffees in the Buena Vista bar in San Francisco many times. It is the best we have had anywhere. It is fascinating to watch the bar tender make three or five at a time! They do not use simple syrup, they use sugar cubes. I bought a box of sugar cubes that lasted us for years which was a good thing, sugar cubes are hard to find now. I ended up ordering Demerara sugar cubes from Amazon most recently. Tullamore Dew is the whiskey to use, I think Buena Vista also uses that brand. I don't mix anything into my Bushmills! I have not tried simple syrup for this drink, I may do that on your recommendation. Buena Vista uses their own premade creme which is kept cold; they just pour it on from a carton. I have used whipped creme as you did here, but switched to a frothed milk from a cappuccino machine. That is not cold and does not chill the hot coffee. And I will say the first time I ever got drunk was at the USAF Officers' Club in Wiesbaden, Germany. I had two Irish Coffees after dinner. I was 15. Cheers!

@johnnyjga 3 жыл бұрын

Here in Washington, DC we love our Tullamore Dew!

@scottcass4243 3 жыл бұрын

Been to Buena Vista dozens of time. Also a good place for breakfast.

@esab78 3 жыл бұрын

I use jameson whiskey and then brown suger simple sirup that i make myself. then whisk the cream very little so it just change texture and stay on the top of the drink. easier way to drink and you get everything in one zip and the cream dont stay like a lid on the drink.. and last some nutmeg... try it.. its awsome

@patmancrowley8509 3 жыл бұрын

On whipping your cream by hand, Ciara: Tilt the bowl toward your right hand (since you are right handed), hold the whisk like a microphone and use plenty of wrist action. It'll whip it up much faster than your technique. Or just buy a Kitchen Aid stand mixer. They're GREAT at whipping cream and you'd love my german chocolate cake that I make with it, and my New York style cheese cake etc, etc, etc.

@Nekog1rl 3 жыл бұрын

I always thought Irish coffee was coffee with a shot of Irish creme! I am educated now. Thank you!

@wheelz8240 3 жыл бұрын

Ciara, you know I'm a Bourbon guy, but I must say I drink my Irish Coffee with Jameson, it is an Irish Coffee after all. Though I do love the way a Bourbon interacts with the coffee.