Irish Coffee is a classic for a reason. Warm, balanced and straightforward, it’s a drink that comes into its own at this time of year – when colder evenings call for something comforting, well made, and properly done. This Sunday, 25th January, marks Irish Coffee Day – the perfect excuse to enjoy a whiskey cocktail made the right way.
At Cask in Cork City, the focus is on getting the fundamentals right. A proper Irish Coffee starts with a warmed glass, helping the drink hold its temperature from the first sip to the last. A generous measure of West Cork Irish Whiskey (Bourbon Cask expression) follows, bringing smoothness and a gentle sweetness that complements the coffee rather than overpowering it.
Fresh hot coffee is added next, balanced with rich demerara sugar syrup, before being finished with lightly whipped cream, carefully floated on top, and a final dusting of freshly grated nutmeg.
Behind the bar, Erica keeps the process simple and consistent, paying attention to each step and letting quality ingredients do the work. The result is a clean, well-balanced Irish Coffee – rich coffee, rounded whiskey warmth and a smooth, creamy finish.
If you’re in Cork City this season, call into Cask and enjoy a West Cork Irish Coffee served properly – a classic, done right.
Watch Erica in action at Cask Cork as she crafts the perfect West Cork Irish Coffee in our exclusive video below.
