This Irish coffee puts a cozy twist on the classic with maple syrup stirred into the hot coffee and Irish whiskey. It's finished with maple whiskey whipped cream for the most comforting sip.

2 Irish coffees in tall glass mugs with a bottle of Irish whiskey in the background

This Irish coffee is everything you want from the classic: hot coffee, Irish whiskey, and a creamy cap on top. My twist is using maple syrup to sweeten the drink, which pairs beautifully with the whiskey and adds a warm, mellow sweetness.

The coffee is stirred with Irish whiskey and maple syrup until smooth and cozy, then finished with a cloud of whipped cream flavored with a little more maple syrup and whiskey. As the cream slowly melts into the hot coffee, it creates the most comforting, richly flavored sip.

It's perfect for St. Patrick's Day, of course, but it's just as welcome anytime you want something warm and a little indulgent. One mug in hand, and suddenly a chilly evening feels much cozier.

Kristen Stevens

Irish Coffee with Whiskey Maple Whipped Cream

This classic Irish coffee is sweetened with maple syrup and topped with maple whiskey whipped cream. It's cozy, flavorful, and perfect for St. Patrick's Day or chilly evenings.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 2 cocktails

Course: Cocktail

Ingredients

2 ounces Irish whiskey
2 ounces maple syrup
12 ounces hot brewed coffee

Whiskey Whipped Cream

⅓ cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon Irish whiskey
1 tablespoon maple syrup

Method

Start by making the whiskey whipped cream. Add the cream, whiskey, and maple syrup to a medium-sized bowl. Using electric beaters, whip the cream until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes.
⅓ cup whipping cream, 1 tablespoon Irish whiskey, 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Add one ounce of whiskey and maple syrup to each mug. Pour in the coffee, leaving a little room at the top for the cream.
2 ounces Irish whiskey, 2 ounces maple syrup, 12 ounces hot brewed coffee
Top the coffee with whipped cream and serve right away.