Key Takeaways
- Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a delicious Irish Coffee recipe from Edlong.
- Ingredients include double cream, black coffee, Irish whiskey, brown sugar, and nutmeg.
- To make it, whip the cream, mix coffee with whiskey and sugar, and float cream on top.
- Dairy adds texture and richness to beverages, enhancing both dairy and dairy-free options.
Dairy can be lucky! If your pot of gold is getting products to market faster and driving sales, we’re here to be your 4-leaf clover. Raise a glass with this Irish Coffee recipe from Emily Sheehan in our Ireland office – and Happy St Patrick’s Day from all of us at Edlong!

Irish Coffee Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp double cream
- 150ml freshly brewed black coffee
- 50ml Irish whiskey
- ½ – 1 tsp brown sugar
- pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Method
- STEP 1
- Lightly whip the cream just so it’s very slightly thickened, then set aside.
- STEP 2
- Pour the hot coffee into a mug or heatproof glass, then add the whiskey and sugar. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Gently float the cream on the top and sprinkle the nutmeg over the cream. Serve hot.
The subtle taste of dairy can bring a beverage to life, adding texture and richness to both dairy and dairy-free applications. See how we help our customers create delicious beverages for consumers everyday!
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