Irish Coffee

1. 1

   Warm an Irish coffee glass or mug by filling with hot water, then draining.

2. 2

   Make Demerara syrup: Put the sugar and 1/2 cup water into a small saucepan; place over low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.

3. 3

   Let cool.

4. 4

   Whip the cream in a cold mixing bowl until it acquires a ropy consistency.

5. 5

   Quickly place in refrigerator until needed.

6. 6

   Build the drink in the warmed glass: put in 1/2 ounce of syrup (store the rest in refrigerator for future drinks), then the whiskey, then the coffee.

7. 7

   Gently spoon cream onto the top until cream is at least 3/4 -inch thick; if whipped properly, it should float.

8. 8

   Dust with nutmeg.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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