Irish Coffee Mocktail Whipped Cream (Printable version)

A warming Irish-style coffee blend with brown sugar and a creamy whipped topping.

# What You'll Need:

→ Coffee Base

01 - 2 cups freshly brewed hot coffee
02 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar

→ Mock Whiskey Syrup

03 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
04 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - ¼ teaspoon almond extract

→ Topping

06 - ½ cup heavy cream, cold
07 - 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

# Directions:

01 - In a heatproof jug, combine the hot coffee and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
02 - Add the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the coffee mixture. Stir thoroughly to blend all flavors.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with the powdered sugar using an electric mixer or whisk until soft peaks form.
04 - Pour the coffee mixture evenly into two heatproof glasses or mugs, filling about three-quarters full.
05 - Gently spoon the whipped cream over the back of a spoon to float on top of each glass, creating a distinct layer.
06 - Serve immediately, allowing the cream to remain atop the coffee for an authentic Irish coffee presentation.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The whipped cream creates this perfect slow-melting magic that turns every sip into a different experience
  • You get all the sophisticated warmth of Irish coffee without the alcohol or next-day fog
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes but looks like something from a fancy café
02 -
  • The cream needs to float without mixing in at first, then slowly melt down into the coffee
  • Tell people to stir it themselves because watching the cream swirl down is half the experience
03 -
  • Warm your mugs first with hot water so the drink stays hot longer
  • The almond extract is optional but honestly it is what makes people ask what is in this

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