BABY IRISH COFFEE SHOTS
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shamrock fish bowl punch
popular Irish drinks
Savor the history as well as the taste
Although the origins of Irish beer are believed to be rooted in the Bronze Age, Irish whiskey is a relative newcomer, arriving in the 12th century after monks brought back a perfume distilling technique from Europe. Lesser-known mead actually has a long history in Ireland. The honey-flavor wine was considered a
delicacy and traditionally served to guests upon their arrival. Finally, there’s Irish coffee, which was first offered to air travelers waiting out a weather delay in Ireland in the 1940s. The recipe, later perfected in the U.S., includes black coffee, Irish whiskey and brown sugar—plus a dollop of cream (floating on top, never mixed in).
FOR SPIRITED VERSIONS, substitute 1 oz. peppermint schnapps for the mint extract in the coffee mixture for the mocha.