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Caramel Irish Coffee

Caramel Irish Coffee

On those chilly autumn evenings, there’s something magical about cradling a glass of Caramel Irish Coffee in your hands. The aroma alone—a wave of roasted coffee with that unmistakable vanilla-caramel sweetness drifting up from the whipped cream—immediately sets the mood for cozy conversation or a quiet, late-night treat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 ounce Irish whiskey
  • 1 ounce Irish cream liqueur
  • 1 ounce butterscotch schnapps
  • 2.5 ounces freshly brewed coffee (adjust to taste)
  • Whipped cream (for garnish)
  • caramel syrup (for garnish)

Equipment

  • mug or Irish coffee glass

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Warm your mug or Irish coffee glass by filling it with hot water. Let it sit for a few minutes, then discard the water.
  2. In the warm glass, pour in the Irish whiskey, Irish cream liqueur, and butterscotch schnapps.
  3. Fill the glass with freshly brewed coffee and stir the mixture to combine.
  4. Top with a generous swirl of whipped cream.
  5. Drizzle caramel syrup over the whipped cream for an extra touch of sweetness.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy this rich, cozy Caramel Irish Coffee.

Notes

Caramel Irish Coffee is a drink with layers. The butterscotch schnapps brings a buttery roundness, the Irish cream liqueur smooths out the edges, and real brewed coffee ties everything together with a hug of bitterness.