Slow Cooker Irish Coffee Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between Baileys coffee and Irish coffee? ›

Baileys coffee is a spin on Irish coffee using Baileys Irish Cream instead of cream and sugar. Irish coffee is a classic co*cktail you probably already know: warm coffee with a shot of Irish whiskey, topped with whipped cream. The modern version was invented in the 1950's in Ireland.

Coffee: You can choose any type of coffee for your drink, but a dark roast has a bold flavor that holds its own to Irish whiskey. A medium roast isn't quite as strong and makes for a more balanced drink. Just be sure to use freshly brewed coffee, whether it's from a drip coffee maker, pour over, or French press.

Sugar. Whether you take sugar in your coffee or not (I don't, but coffee snobs can do one as far as I'm concerned), it is essential here, and not just for flavour. Without it, your cream won't float properly, so please, don't be tempted to cut back.

When made with an 80-proof whiskey in the measurements given in the recipe, the Irish coffee is relatively gentle at right around 9 percent ABV (18 proof). While the alcohol effect may be minimal, drinking Irish coffee will keep some people awake.

Kahlua is a dark liquid without the creaminess of Baileys. They both taste of coffee but kahlua is much stonger. If you want one to add to coffee I'd suggest Kahlua, but if you want one to sip alongside your coffee I'd suggest Baileys.

The Kahlua alcohol percentage is around 20%—slightly higher than Baileys alcohol content which is typically 17%. Kahlua and Baileys are versatile liqueurs that make delicious co*cktails when combined with other ingredients.

Pour the hot coffee into a mug or heatproof glass, then add the whiskey and sugar. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Gently float the cream on the top and sprinkle the nutmeg over the cream. Serve hot.

Irish whiskey is mild by nature, and this is one of its ideal instantiations. Jameson, Bushmills, Slaine, Proper No. 12, and really any other entry-level Irish whiskey are all going to be excellent.

HOW TO MAKE. Into an Irish coffee mug (it's a thing – look it up), or heat resistant mug, add Kahlúa coffee liqueur, Jameson Irish whiskey and your favorite hot coffee. Spoon the whipped cream on top and garnish with grated nutmeg ('tis the season!)

Very important: do NOT stir the cream into the coffee. They should remain in separate layers. Serve: Serve the Irish coffees immediately. The hot coffee/whiskey mixture is drunk through the cold cream layer.

Why is my Irish coffee curdling? ›

When a coffee that is maybe a little higher in lactic acid is mixed with older milk (milk continues to build more and more lactic acid as it ages), then curdling can occur. The milk may not be spoiled enough to cause an off odor or flavor, but just enough acid and heat (in addition to its own) can cause curdling.

Does an unopened bottle of Baileys go bad? Yes, Bailey's can go bad. It's a cream liqueur and as such can break down. You would see some curdling and it would taste sour, like milk gone bad.

While Ireland as a country prefers tea as their hot drink of choice, Irish coffee in particular is making a name for itself both in and out of Ireland. This delicious yet strong beverage can be found in many of Ireland's pubs and is a rather simple drink to make.

Put whisky into warmed glass, add coffee and sugar to taste. Pour cream over back of spoon to give thick coating on top. Sip the very hot coffee through the layer of cool cream.

I can dispel a few prevalent myths regarding Irish coffee: Irish coffee is a morning or breakfast beverage: While coffee is traditionally consumed in the morning, Irish coffee is not typically consumed as a breakfast beverage.

At its simplest, Irish cream contains Irish whiskey and cream, but many brands, including Baileys, add other flavorings like chocolate and vanilla.

Irish cream coffee (also known as Baileys coffee) can be considered a variant of Irish coffee, but involves the use of Irish cream as a "pre-mixed" substitute for the whisky, cream and sugar.

Baileys is made by Diageo at Nangor Road, in Dublin, Ireland and in Mallusk, Northern Ireland. It is the original Irish cream, invented by a team headed by Tom Jago in 1971 for Gilbeys of Ireland; Diageo currently owns the trademark. It has a declared alcohol content of 17% by volume.

Irish cream coffee is a variant served with Irish cream. It is commonly also known as Baileys coffee or Sultan Special coffee, when served specifically with the brand, Baileys.