Historical Irish Coffee Culture
Making the perfect cup of Irish coffee is sheer art. There are many, who feel, that mixing a shot of whiskey to coffee makes Irish coffee, but in reality, making a perfect cup of Irish coffee can involve quite a lot of skill and finesse. Irish coffee is a perfect drink during winters. It keeps you warm and the flavor is outstanding and so unique that once you try it, you would hardly be able to give it up. Now let us see, how this Irish coffee is made in the most traditional manner.
The Intricacies of Irish Coffee:
The Buena Vista café in San Francisco was the first one to make the coffee famous in the world. To make Irish coffee, first you need to prepare some string black coffee. Make the coffee just when you are about to prepare the Irish coffee, for you would need steaming hot coffee base for it. So begin with making the coffee. A strong drip coffee consistency would be the most preferable consistency. Whip some cream for two to three minutes it gets a little frothy. You may add some sugar to the cream to add sweetness to your drink. Add sugar moderately, if you have to. You do not need to whip the cream so much that it turns fluffy, but just need to make sure that it is frothy enough to stay afloat on top of the drink. You next step is to add the whiskey. Now you need to be careful while doing this. Remember, that the drink should be hot while you do this. Take a glass and pour in a shot of whiskey. Next you need to add the hot coffee to it. Do not have to mix the two. Just pour in the coffee and the whiskey shall seamlessly blend into it and the consistency that you shall get will be perfect for you to get both the flavors and very subtly hinting the presence of the other one. Do not stir or try to mix them. Just pour in the coffee slowly and steadily. Finally, you place the whipped cream with a spoon on top of the coffee. Preparing this entire drink, does not need any mixing. All the ingredients are placed on top of one another. The idea is that you will drink the coffee and the whiskey as it passes through the cream.
Thus, making an Irish Coffee is really easy. The only thing that you need to keep in mind is the need to be patient and do the placing of the drinks calmly and steadily, ensuring not to mix up the two. The drink is great for the chilly winters, to keep you warm and comfortable. Enjoy it anytime with some dark chocolate to enhance the experience.
