Kentucky Coffee
A warming bourbon take on Irish Coffee — rich hot coffee spiked with bourbon and crowned with lightly whipped cream, perfect for cold evenings. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Bourbon
- 5 oz Hot brewed coffee
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- 1.5 oz Lightly whipped cream
- freshly grated nutmeg (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with pecan pie or bread pudding to echo the warm, rich bourbon and creamy elements. The dessert's sweetness and butter complement the coffee's depth beautifully.
Instructions
Preheat an Irish coffee glass or mug with hot water, then discard
Add bourbon and simple syrup to the warmed glass
Pour in hot coffee and stir gently
Float lightly whipped cream on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon
Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg
Tips
The cream should float — whip it only to soft, pourable peaks Bourbon's vanilla and caramel notes naturally complement coffee Try brown sugar or maple syrup in place of simple syrup for a richer sweetness