If you are a fan of Irish Coffee, and who isn't, you can thank Daveina Davidson, the head chef at Foynes, County Limerick. Foynes' port was the precursor to Shannon International Airport. The coffee was conceived after a group of American passengers departed from a Pan Pam flying boat on a dreary winter evening in the 1940's. Davina added whiskey to the coffee to warm the passengers. The passengers asked if they were being served Brazilian coffee. Davenina said no, it's Irish coffee. So, go ahead and warm your bones with an Irish Coffee is winter. Afterwards, you may just want to find an Irishman, and thank him with a big kiss for this very fine drink!
January 25th is Irish Coffee Day
Irish Coffee
1 ½ oz Irish whiskey
1 teaspoon brown sugar
6 oz hot coffee
heavy cream
Combine whiskey, sugar and coffee. Stir. Add cold cream on top. Do not stir, sip and enjoy.
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