Maple Irish Coffee

Name: Maple Irish Coffee
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Makes 2 mugs
Ingredients: 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 1 cup strong-brewed coffee; 2 ounces Irish whiskey, such as Jameson; 1 teaspoon Dutch-process cocoa powder, plus more for serving

Recipe photo courtesy of John Dolan

Two twists set this version of the classic warming drink apart -- maple syrup acts as the sweetener, and a touch of cocoa powder brings out the flavor of the coffee.

Source: Martha Stewart Living, January/February 2018

10 mins 10 mins Makes 2 mugs

Total Time Prep Yield

Ingredients

1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 cup strong-brewed coffee
2 ounces Irish whiskey, such as Jameson
1 teaspoon Dutch-process cocoa powder, plus more for serving

Directions

1.
Whisk cream with vanilla and 1 tablespoon maple syrup just until silken and very soft peaks form. In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together coffee, whiskey, cocoa, and remaining 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Cook until scalding and bubbles appear along edge of pan (do not let boil). Remove from heat. Whisk in 2 tablespoons cream mixture. Divide evenly between two mugs. Top with remaining cream mixture, sprinkle with cocoa, and serve immediately.