Add some hazelnut liqueur to your next spiked coffee concoction to enjoy a delectable Nutty Irishman.
Imagine it is World War II, and you and your loved one are on a transatlantic flight from Europe to Northern America. These aren’t the days of non-stop trips lasting upwards of eighteen hours, especially not in a passenger plane. So, Ireland was a well-traveled way station for folks going in either direction. When one group of travelers was stranded in 1943 due to cold and inclement weather at the airport in Foynes, bartender Joe Sheridan crafted what became known as the Irish Coffee to keep everyone warm and comfortable.
By 1952, the Irish Coffee had come to San Francisco, and as word of mouth spread, so did the recipe. Now you can get the creamy, strong and whiskey-tinged tipple just about anywhere in the world. And when something is as classic as an Irish Coffee, all sorts of offshoots were bound to pop up. Like tonight’s recipe.
While not exactly the same as the Irish Coffee, the Nutty Irishman is close enough to be called a cousin. Sometimes anything that’s coffee and whiskey together could be referred to as “Irish”, for simplicity’s sake. Anyway, the addition of hazelnut adds enough of a new, and of course, nutty element that helps add an extra layer of deliciousness to your hot cocktail.
What Is The Best Alcohol To Use In A Nutty Irishman?
We’ll need pretty much the same ingredients that go into an Irish Coffee, but with the addition of a hazelnut liqueur. For the whiskey, find your favorite dram from the Emerald Isle, and if you’re unsure what to choose, go for one of the top brands. The same goes for the Irish cream, too. For the hazelnut, Frangelico is a classic, and also has notes of vanilla, cocoa and berries.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coffee hot
- 1 ounce hazelnut liqueur
- 1 ounce Irish cream liqueur
- 1 ounce Irish whiskey
- Whipped cream to top
- Ground nutmeg to top
Instructions
- Pour the hot coffee into a mug.
- Add the hazelnut liqueur, Irish cream liqueur, and Irish whiskey. Stir gently.
- Top each drink with whipped cream and finish with a sprinkle of ground nutmeg. Serve immediately while hot.
Nutrition
FAQs & Tips
WHAT GLASSWARE AND GARNISH ARE USED?
You’ll need a glass mug for hot beverages, and one with a handle for this tipple. Garnish with a healthy dollop of whipped cream and a dash of freshly ground nutmeg on top.
CAN YOU STORE THE NUTTY IRISHMAN?
I personally suggest that this drink be made, then immediately served piping hot and fresh, and not stored or saved for later.
HOW MANY CALORIES ARE IN A NUTTY IRISHMAN?
Each glass will contain around 248 calories, so you’ll want to be mindful of how many you imbibe.
CAN THIS BE MADE AS A NON-ALCOHOLIC RECIPE?
Yes. Just omit the whiskey and replace the liqueurs with flavored syrups. You can also use a hazelnut creamer.
Other Coffee Cocktails Worth Trying
Do you need to stay up late, but still want to have a little fun? Or maybe you’re looking for a few different adult beverages you and your friends can enjoy at lunch. Then again, maybe you just love coffee. In any case, Twist & Toast has some caffeinated concoctions you can try out right now, so check out some of these to begin with.
- Chocolate Espresso Martini – Coffee liqueur helps make this dessert-like cocktail come to life.
- Baileys White Russian – Get nice and mellow with this Irish cream and coffee cocktail.
- Carajillo – Licor 43 and espresso combine in this potent potion.
- Coffee Liqueur – Did you know you can make your own coffee liqueur at home?
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