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Pour Over Irish Coffee

This recipe crafts a classic Pour Over Irish Coffee, a warm and invigorating cocktail featuring hot coffee, Irish whiskey, and a touch of sweetness, crowned with a delicate layer of whipped cream and optional aromatic bitters. It's a comforting yet sophisticated drink, perfect for an evening indulgence.
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Servings: 1 people
Course: lunch/dinner
Cuisine: world
Calories: 178.5
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 small sugar cube
  • 6 ounces hot freshly brewed coffee
  • 2 ounces GrandTen Distilling South Boston Irish whiskey
  • Whipped cream for serving
  • A few dashes A few dashes Bittermens Xocolatl Mole Bitters optional; for serving

Equipment

  • 1 Coffee Brewer For freshly brewed hot coffee
  • 1 Heatproof Irish Coffee Glass or Mug Essential for proper temperature and presentation
  • 1 Bar Spoon For stirring sugar and gently layering cream
  • 1 Jigger or Measuring Cup For precise whiskey measurement

Method
 

  1. Preheat your Irish coffee glass or heatproof mug by filling it with hot water, then discarding.
  2. Place the sugar cube into the preheated glass.
  3. Brew 6 ounces of hot, fresh coffee.
  4. Pour the hot coffee over the sugar cube in the glass and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  5. Add 2 ounces of Irish whiskey to the coffee mixture and stir gently to combine.
  6. Carefully layer whipped cream on top of the coffee mixture. To do this, gently pour the cream over the back of a bar spoon held just above the drink's surface, allowing it to float.
  7. Optionally, add a few dashes of Bittermens Xocolatl Mole Bitters over the whipped cream for an aromatic finish.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Achieving the perfect Irish Coffee hinges on temperature and layering. Ensure your glass is preheated, either with hot water or by resting it in the coffee brewer's warming plate, to prevent the coffee from cooling rapidly. Use high-quality, freshly brewed hot coffee, not lukewarm. The sugar cube aids in achieving the characteristic layering; stir it well until fully dissolved. For the whipped cream, it should be lightly sweetened or unsweetened to provide a beautiful contrast to the coffee and whiskey, and gently float on top using the back of a spoon for an elegant presentation. The optional mole bitters add a complex aromatic depth, enhancing the overall experience.