Irish Coffee 'Martini'

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (21 ratings)

Serve in a

Martini glass

Garnish:

Float 3 coffee beans

How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

1 1/2 fl oz The Busker Blended Irish Whiskey
2 fl oz Espresso coffee (freshly brewed & hot)
1/2 fl oz Demerara / Muscovado / brown sugar syrup (2 sugar:1 water)
1 fl oz Single cream / half-and-half
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Review:

Forget sipping warm java through a cold head of cream. This 'Martini' version of the classic Irish Coffee offers all the flavour without the moustache.

History:

Created in 2003 by yours truly (Simon Difford) in London, England.

The history and common variants of the Irish Coffee Cocktail are listed on our page.

Nutrition:

One serving of Irish Coffee 'Martini' contains 213 calories.

Alcohol content:

  • 1 standard drinks
  • 9.68% alc./vol. (19.36° proof)
  • 14.5 grams of pure alcohol
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Easy Jigger image

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The Easy Jigger® is a measure designed for use when making cocktails, primarily in the home but also by professional bartenders. It has a unique design

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