25 Days of Christmas Cocktails, Day 17: Irish Coffee

Photo: Lara Ferroni

Nollaig shona duit! Happy Christmas! This classic Irish Coffee–your favorite coffee, kissed with a healthy pour of Irish whiskey—is a recipe for a Happy Christmas indeed. A few sips, and the stresses of the season are guaranteed to fade into nothing but a distant memory.

Irish Coffee

1 ½ oz. Irish whiskey
½ oz. Demerara syrup
5 oz. hot coffee
Glass: mug
Garnish: whipped cream

Combine all ingredients in a mug. Garnish and serve.