Irish coffee

Boozy hot mug

Irish coffee is a hot drink made with coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and cream floated on top.

The cream is traditionally poured over the back of a spoon so it stays layered rather than mixing in.

After dinner we ordered Irish coffees.

whiskey

Jameson

Irish whiskey brand

alcohol · potent · boozy · tipsy · libation · bar · nightcap · spiked · shot · measure

warmth

cozy

Warm and snug

toasty · winter · après-ski · warming · steamy · hearth · cold weather · heated · soothing · relaxing

Irish

Dublin

Irish capital city

Eire · St. Patrick · pub · Emerald Isle · craic · soda bread · Hibernia · Connemara · Buena Vista · traditional

cream

whipped

Struck repeatedly, or defeated

topped · heavy cream · poured · dollop · swirl · cold cream · contrast · white · thick · crown

indulgence

decadent

Self-indulgent, often corruptly

satisfying · delight · special occasion · rich · gourmet · pampering · gratifying · sumptuous · splurge · celebration

coffee

espresso

Concentrated pressurized brew

robusta · brew · filter · percolate · decaffeinated · mug · hot · strong · black · barista

Categories
Opposites
alcohol content

Irish coffeeblack coffee

Unadorned brewed beverage

regular coffee · drip coffee · Americano · espresso · decaf coffee

temperature

Irish coffeeiced coffee

Chilled caffeinated drink

cold brew · iced latte · frappuccino · frozen coffee · nitro cold brew

Family

coffee, whiskey, Irish, Ireland, coffeehouse, coffeemaker, coffeepot, Irishman, Irishwoman

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG