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You Guys!!!! St. Patrick’s day is only two days away!!!
There is only one thing to be done: Make a coconut Irish coffee!!! Especially because St. Patrick’s day just so happens to be on a Sunday this year. Umm Sunday St. Patrick’s day brunch anyone?!?!
I think yes!!!
You could make my Irish boxty potato pancakes that are topped with Brussels sprouts and bacon. Then you can wash them down with a nice cozy caffeinated, boozy coconut Irish coffee!
This seriously sounds like the perfect way to spend St. Patrick’s day to me…well aside from going to Ireland lol! Maybe next year?! Dublin puts on a killer parade. I’ve seen it twice!
But that St. Patrick’s day brunch just has to be executed. Let me know who’s gonna throw it. I will be there with my party hat on!!!
If you’re not familiar with Irish coffee, allow me to explain: It’s coffee that’s sweetened with brown sugar and spiked with Irish whiskey. That boozy coffee mixture is topped with a layer of chilled heavy cream that floats on top. When you drink it you get a lovely taste of cold cream and hot coffee that’s spiked with that whiskey. It’s a delightful experience.
I got hooked on this classic warm cocktail when I was studying abroad in Ireland during college. Through much trial and error I taught myself how to make Irish coffee the traditional way. It involves carefully pouring the heavy cream over the back of the spoon just right so that the surface of the coffee doesn’t break and the cream doesn’t mix into the coffee. If it does, you need to start over! It’s a little stressful.
If you want to see a very old post, with poorly taken photos, here it is. BUT today we are talking about an easier way to make Irish coffee! A way that just so happens to be vegan.
COCONUT IRISH COFFEE!!! Who is ready!?!
The reason my coconut Irish coffee is easier to make than one with regular cream is because the richness of the whipped coconut cream perfectly floats on top of the hot coffee.
It’s seriously like magic! When I tested my first Irish coconut coffee I got nervous because the coconut cream sort of floated in lumps. You’ve gotta have that perfect line when it comes to Irish coffee!
Give it a few minutes for the heat of the coffee to melt to coconut cream and then it magically evens itself out and floats on top in a perfectly straight line!!!
No pouring cream over top of a spoon, praying it will turn out.
Coconut Irish coffee to the rescue!!!
And yes, there is a subtle coconut taste, but it goes very nicely with the flavors of the whiskey spiked coffee. The main goal is achieved: maintain that line of hot coffee on bottom with cold cream on top!!!
TBH I actually prefer this coconut Irish coffee over using traditional cream. I really despise the taste of cow’s milk, and cream, unless sweetened. I choose you coconut cream!
And guys, only 4 ingredients are needed to make a coconut Irish coffee:
- coconut cream, whipped
- strong brewed coffee (you can use decaf if serving in the evening)
- maple syrup (or other sweetener)
- IRISH WHISKEY!!! The BEST part!
That’s all you need to make the easiest Irish coffee in your LIFE. Now you can make them all day long on Sunday! KIDDING. That’s probably not the best idea.
Still, I know you will love how cozy and warming these coconut Irish coffees are, they are a real treat. I am so excited for you to give on a try!!!
Happy St. Patrick’s day everyone!
Slainte!!!!!
Easy Coconut Irish Coffee (Vegan)
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: drink, cocktail, easy
- Cuisine: vegan, gluten free, dairy free
Description
An easier twist on the classic Irish coffee. Coconut Irish coffee has a layer of whipped coconut cream that effortlessly floats on top of whiskey spiked coffee. The perfect cocktail to enjoy for St. Patrick’s day!
Ingredients
- 1 15 ounce can full fat unsweetened coconut milk (coconut cream is best, if you can find it)
- 2 cups freshly strong brewed coffee (see notes)
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (see notes)
- 1 shot of Irish whiskey (1 to 2 ounces per shot)
Instructions
- Refrigerate coconut milk: If your can of coconut milk or cream is in a liquid state and not solidified then you need to refrigerate it overnight.
- Brew your coffee: For two drinks you will need about 2 cups of coffee, give or take. See notes for suggestions about brewing methods or types of coffee to use.
- Whip the coconut cream: When you are ready to make the drinks open the can of coconut milk and scoop out the cream, leaving behind any water – place the coconut cream in a large mixing bowl. use a hand mixer, or stand mixer to whip the coconut cream until it is creamy and no more lumps remain. Set aside.
- Finish: Add 1 tablespoon of maple syrup to each mug followed by a shot of Irish whiskey into each much. Pour in the coffee leaving about 1 to 1 1/2 inches at the top for the coconut cream. Use a spoon to stir everything together. Spoon on 2 to 3 tablespoons of the coconut cream on top of the coffee. It may look kind of lumpy at first but give it a minute or two and the coconut cream will melt and form a perfect layer on top of the coffee – magic!
- Enjoy: Serve immediately, best when nice and hot. Slainte!
Notes
Coffee brewing method: I am by no means a coffee expert, but if you have a french press I recommend using that for this recipe. According to my coffee loving husband a french press yields a creamier texture of coffee, which would be perfect for this recipe. However, any type of brewing method you prefer would work.
Type of coffee: I would recommend staying away from any flavored coffees here. Any type of roast you like would work, you just don’t want any other weird flavors to come through. Also, be sure to use decaf coffee if you are serving these in the evening.
Sugar: Traditionally brown sugar is used for Irish coffees. You certainly use brown sugar or coconut sugar but I like the maple syrup for it’s flavor and it’s easier to stir into the liquid.
Whiskey: You can use any type of whiskey you like. I personally love Jameson Irish whiskey, but any kind will work. I haven’t tried bourbon with this recipe, but I’m sure it would still be good. However, if you want it to be more authentic for St. Patty’s day then go with an Irish whiskey….just sayin!
You can easily scale this recipe up or down depending on how many drinks you are making. You may have some coconut cream leftover.
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