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Irish Coffee

Irish coffee is the drink for coffee lover who likes to take it to the edge. It is a drink that not only contains hot coffee, but also consists of sugar, whipped cream, and whiskey. For the coffee lover, it is the ultimate in coffee pleasure.

There are many versions of how Irish coffee came into play but so far no one can prove the real origin. Some say it was invented in Ireland and was intended to help travelers keep warm while traveling the Atlantic Ocean. It is said that Stanton Delaplane brought the drink to the United States and convinced the Buena Vista bar in San Francisco to put it on their drink menu. Whatever the origin, the Buena Vista bar is one of the most popular spots to drink this Irish coffee.

Typically the Irish coffee consisted of black coffee, sugar, whipped cream, and Irish whiskey. This combination allowed for a smooth tasting drink that caught on rather quickly. Today there are different variations which contain bourbon whiskey and Baileys Irish Cream. Many health conscious people will also leave out the sugar or replace it with a sugar substitute to get the added sweetness. It was said that without sugar, the cream will settle to the bottom instead of floating on top. Later it was discovered that the cream needed to be frothed in order to produce the consistency needed to float.

Irish Festival Serves Up Best Irish Coffee

Each year in Montgomery, NY the town hosts an Irish festival to pay honor to the Irish heritage. Each year the festival offers traditional Irish crafts, dancing, food, and lots of Irish coffee. The festival takes place in Orange County Park which offers a tranquil setting for a day of fun and relaxation.

Enjoying Irish Coffee at Home

If you want to make Irish coffee at home you will find there are a large number of recipes available. There are many websites that offer free recipes for this and other such drinks. Many call for Irish whiskey while others use whiskey made in the United States. Some call for classic whipped cream while others go into great detail about how to “froth” the cream to give it that authentic Irish touch. Some sites teach you to make it one cup at a time while others offer recipes that will serve four to five people. Whatever method you choose, once you have tasted true Irish coffee you will always keep coming back for more.

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