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Did You Know Irish Coffee Can Also Be Classified As A Hot Toddy?

Irish coffee, made with strong coffee, Irish whiskey, and sugar, and topped with a rich layer of cream, is recognized on January 25.

  • 1405—More than 500 years before its addition to coffee (or officially, at least!), whiskey is known to have been distilled in Ireland. Scholars believe that Christian monks brought back the distillation process from their travels east.
  • 1900s – The cocktail menu in Viennese cafés started to include many variations of coffee and spirit mixes.
  • 1943 – ​Chef and bartender Joe Sheridan, at Foynes Port near Limerick, Ireland, served airplane passengers the first-ever Irish coffee.
  • 1948 – Food critic, Clementine Paddleford, writes a St. Patrick’s Day column for the New York Herald Tribune and includes a recipe for Irish Coffee with cream, sugar and whiskey. The drink doesn’t really gain traction in the US, though, until a few years later on the west coast
  • 1950s – Tom Bergin’s Tavern in Los Angeles, also claims to have been the originator and has had a large sign in place reading “House of Irish Coffee” since the early 1950s
  • 1952 – The first cafe to have Irish coffee in the U.S. was the Buena Vista Cafe in San Francisco.
  • 1973 – Adding elements of cocoa flavors, Bailey’s Irish Cream liqueur is put into production, which provides a welcome expansion to the flavors of Irish Coffee drinks. The spirit is manufactured in Ireland and exported all over the world.
  • 1982 – The Buena Vista, the San Francisco pub where Irish coffee made its U.S. debut, had its busiest day ever thanks to the 49ers playing in the Super Bowl. ​
  • 1988 – the National Standards Authority of Ireland published Irish Standard I.S. 417: Irish Coffee.
  • A similar hot Irish drink is called the Hot Irish Monk – cocoa, Frangelica (available kosher in select places) and whiskey.
  • The original Irish coffee recipe explicitly uses cream that has not been whipped.
  • Alex Levin said: “Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat.”
  • The village of Foynes on the southern bank of the Shannon Estuary holds an annual Irish Coffee Festival.
  • The town of Montgomery, NY,  hosts its’ 48th Irish festival.
  • Some chefs use the back of the spoon placed just above the glass. Then they pour the cream over it, as it is slowly lifted upwards.
  • Irish coffee can also be classified as a hot toddy.
  • Serving Irish Coffee in a glass highlights its striking appearance, with dark coffee and a thick white cream layer.
  •  Irish whiskey (and American whiskey for that matter) are both spelled with an “e.” Scotch whisky drops the “e.”
  • Unique Irish Coffee:
    • The Blind Abbott. Start with cold brew coffee and 1 shot of Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey. Then intensify the coffee flavor even more by adding a half shot of Galliano Ristretto, an espresso-based liqueur. Finish it off with some cinnamon syrup and a few dashes of bitters, pour over ice and shake until frosty. Serve topped with fresh, sweet whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
    • Vintage Coffee Cocktail. Named after the Vintage Cocktail Club located in Dublin, Ireland, this one is Dublin-ified with a bit of the city’s signature beer: Guinness. Start by infusing Guinness with some malt extract and a vanilla bean pod overheat. This combination is then whisked together with whipping cream and stirred in with a shot of Paddy Old Irish Whiskey, a few shots of espresso, and a teaspoon of light molasses. Top with a garnish of nutmeg sprinkling.
    • Gort’s Reprieve Irish Coffee. Featured at the Drink. Well Bar in Austin, Texas, this unique version of the drink is a fun departure from the original. Start with coffee that has been freshly brewed in a French Press, then add in a shot of Irish Whiskey and a half shot of amaro (Italian herbal bitters), a bit of simple syrup and a few dashes of New Orleans coffee bitters. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle on some spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg or allspice. Make it extra special by adding chocolate-covered espresso beans on top!
    • Bailey’s Irish Cream Coffee. This recipe builds a sweeter, creamier, stronger drink (reminiscent of a dessert!) by starting with coffee and whiskey, then adding a shot of Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur and finishing it off with a dollop of sweet whipped cream.

Sources:

National Day Calendar

Foodimentary

Faith Based Events

Mobile-Cuisine

Joy of Kosher

Street Directory

National Today

Days of the Year


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