Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an Iced Irish Coffee with Vanilla Whipped Cream
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Though it may not feel like it, spring is just around the corner. And St. Patrick’s Day is one of our favorite ways to kick off the long-awaited springtime, as we dream of warm, sunny days spent outside with our families and friends.
So, whether you’re Irish or just enjoy an excuse to throw a party, try our iced Irish coffee with vanilla whipped cream for a delicious, festive drink to help you celebrate.
Iced coffee is arguably one of life’s simple pleasures. It feels luxurious, like you’ve just treated yourself to an $8 iced coffee from your favorite artisan coffee shop, and this iced Irish coffee takes it a step further with the addition of Irish whiskey and homemade whipped cream.
These delicious springy drinks are sure to impress your friends and get the St. Patrick’s Day festivities started. Our recipe makes one drink, so be sure to double or triple the recipe if you’re serving guests.
If Irish coffee isn’t your thing, try our ginger cupcakes with matcha buttercream, which are perfectly on-theme for St. Patty’s Day with a naturally green buttercream, thanks to matcha powder. Garnish each cupcake with a green clover cake topper and you’re ready to celebrate. Just make sure to wear green, so you don’t get pinched!
Looking for more springtime recipes? Check out some of our favorites:
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Iced Irish Coffee with Vanilla Whipped Cream
Start to finish: 10 minutes
Impresses: 1
Ingredients
For the iced Irish coffee:
6 ounces strong-brewed coffee
1½ ounces Irish whiskey, such as Jameson® Irish Whiskey (optional: swap for Baileys® Original Irish Cream for a sweeter drink)
1 teaspoon white or brown sugar
Half & half or cream to taste
Ice (to fill 1 tumbler)
Cocoa powder or cinnamon for garnish (optional)
For vanilla whipped cream:
¼ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Method
Begin brewing coffee if not using cold brew or pre-brewed. Once brewing is finished, allow to cool.
Meanwhile, add the heavy cream to a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Use a hand mixer or the whisk attachment on a stand mixer to begin frothing the heavy cream.
Once the cream is frothy, add the sugar and vanilla extract. Continue to whip until cream thickens to soft peaks, about 3–5 minutes. Be sure not to overmix or the cream may become grainy or start to separate.
Fill 1 tumbler with ice and add Irish whiskey. Pour coffee over the top and add sugar. Stir to combine and cool the coffee, then add half & half or cream to taste.
Spoon the vanilla whipped cream on top and dust with cocoa powder or cinnamon if desired.
Serve immediately. Store remaining whipped cream in the refrigerator, up to 2 days.
Notes:
If using glassware, store tumblers or glasses in the freezer. Remove just before serving.
To save time, use pre-brewed coffee from your morning routine or prepare a pot of coffee the evening before. Store in the refrigerator until ready to mix.