Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee
- 1 oz Irish whiskey
- 1 oz chocolate liqueur
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 oz grated dark chocolate
Special equipment needed:
- Electric mixer
- Whisk
- Coffee mug
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Brew a cup of hot coffee and pour it into a coffee mug.
2. Add Irish whiskey, chocolate liqueur, and brown sugar to the coffee. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
3. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer until it forms stiff peaks.
4. Pour the whipped cream over the coffee mixture, using a spoon to spread it evenly.
5. Sprinkle grated dark chocolate on top of the whipped cream.
Time:
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: N/A
Temperature:
Hot
Serving size:
1 serving
Nutritional information:
Calories: 350
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Protein: 2g
Sodium: 20mg
Sugar: 19g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Irish whiskey can be substituted with any other whiskey or bourbon.
- Chocolate liqueur can be substituted with chocolate syrup or cocoa powder mixed with a small amount of water.
- Brown sugar can be substituted with white sugar or honey.
- Heavy cream can be substituted with whipped cream from a can.
Variations:
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the coffee mixture for extra flavor.
- Use milk instead of heavy cream for a lighter version of the drink.
- Substitute the chocolate liqueur with mint liqueur for a chocolate-mint flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- Use freshly brewed coffee for the best flavor.
- Make sure the heavy cream is cold before whipping.
- Grate the chocolate finely for easy sprinkling.
Storage instructions:
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Reheating instructions:
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Presentation ideas:
Serve the Chocolate Irish Coffee in a clear glass mug to show off the layers of coffee, whipped cream, and chocolate.
Garnishes:
Sprinkle extra grated chocolate or cocoa powder on top of the whipped cream.
Pairings:
Serve with a side of chocolate truffles or biscotti.
Suggested side dishes:
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Troubleshooting advice:
- If the whipped cream is too runny, it may not have been whipped enough. Try whipping it for a few more minutes.
- If the coffee is too strong, add more sugar or cream to balance the flavor.
Food safety advice:
Drink responsibly and do not operate heavy machinery after consuming alcohol.
Food history:
Irish coffee was invented in the 1940s by a bartender in Ireland who wanted to warm up cold American tourists with a hot drink.
Flavor profiles:
Rich, chocolatey, and boozy.
Serving suggestions:
Serve as a dessert or after-dinner drink.
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Region: Irish
Taste: Rich, Creamy, Chocolatey, Sweet, Coffee, Boozy, Coffee-Flavored