Classic Irish Coffee Recipe with Cream
A warm Irish coffee made vegan with plant-based cream, rich brewed coffee and whiskey—silky, bold, and indulgent.
Ingredients
- Ingredient Quantity
- Strong brewed coffee 1 cup per serving 2 cups total
- Brown sugar or coconut sugar 1½ tbsp
- Irish whiskey alternative alcohol-free or plant-based liqueur 60 ml
- Vegan whipping cream ½ cup chilled
- Vanilla extract ½ tsp
- Pinch of cocoa or nutmeg Optional garnish
Instructions
- Brew 2 cups strong hot coffee; richer works better than your standards.
- Warm coffee gently in a saucepan with 1½ tbsp sugar until dissolved.
- Pour coffee into two tall mugs, then add 60 ml vegan Irish-style liqueur substitute.
- Whip ½ cup vegan cream with ½ tsp vanilla until soft peaks form—fluffy like your emotional support pillow.
- Spoon or float cream over coffee without stirring; admire the creamy top like freshly done eyeliner.
- Sprinkle cocoa or nutmeg and sip slowly, like you finally have boundaries.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~165
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving — Up to 5)
- Calcium: ~6%
- Vitamin B6: ~3%
- Magnesium: ~4%
- Potassium: ~5%
- Iron: ~2%
Notes & Flavor Tips
- Use darker roast for bold intensity—like eyeliner on Monday mornings.
- Chill vegan cream well; warm cream collapses like motivation after 9pm.
- Add a tiny maple swirl if you want life—and coffee—sweeter without apologies.