Happy St. Patrick’s Day lovelies!
I have a surprise for you today but first, click on this video and listen to the words. It’s a humorous piece that I often listen to when I’m homesick for Ireland: Sick Note by The Dubliners.

Next time you think of calling out sick from work, think of poor Paddy.

It’s a lucky day, Irish fans because I’m about to share a gift with you all.

Seeing as I’m part-Irish–SO to my ancestors and the melting pot–I thought it was appropriate to share one of my favorite recipe’s I received while traveling Ireland last summer. We left relatively early from County Kerry to sightsee around the Ring of Kerry. Our first stop, the Bog Village; our delightful British guide, Delia, got our sleepy attention on the bus by announcing the “best Irish coffee” would be served immediately after our Bog tour at a quaint inn. Well “the best coffee” meant I received a relatively “strong” kick-start to my day if you catch my drift.

Now usually I never drink before 6: oo pm but when in Ireland vacay makes you indulge in guilty pleasures. After acknowledging the bog history and spending time with Irish Wolf Hounds, I decided to lounge at the Red Fox Inn before returning to the journey around the Ring of Kerry.

While waiting for my group I purchased and sipped a dizzying Irish coffee–I’m definitely no Irish weight as I’ve witnessed and been told. A little tipsy but no longer tired, this Minnesotan has not forgotten the pleasing taste of genuine Irish Coffee. Which, dearies, is why I am gifting the recipe with you all today.

I received it after purchasing my coffee and I’ve used it so often it’s worn out.

Well enough chatter and on with your St. Paddy’s gift!

Get that Irish coffee glass/mug and make it warm by pouring boiling water and placing a spoon in the glass. Then follow either recipe below for your perfect Irish Coffee.

For the Cream lovers--Bailey’s Irish Coffee:

After emptying your glass of warm water add

2 teaspoons of brown sugar & 4-ish tablespoons of Bailey’s liqueur. Add your favorite coffee but stop filling about 1/2 to 1/4 inch from the top.

Let it sit for less than two minutes. Gently top with whip cream and don’t mix.

Enjoy the delectable beverage!

For the Whiskey Drivers–Irish Coffee:

After emptying your glass of warm water add

2 teaspoons of brown sugar & 4-ish tablespoons of Irish Whiskey.

Add your favorite coffee but stop filling about 1/2 to 1/4 inch from the top.

Let it sit for less than two minutes. Gently top with whip cream. 

Don’t mix and enjoy!

There are many variations out there of Irish Coffee so if you’ve found one you love, comment the recipe below!

For the purity of this holiday, I added green dye to my coffee as a little extra luck! Just something to think about it you don’t have green clothes but want to avoid a good pinch.

I miss Ireland and the coffee but I know I’ll be back again one day.

So give either recipe a try and let me know what you think! All those in favor of Irish Coffee give this post a thumbs up and share.

Slainte!

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