Irish coffee can add a nice finishing touch to any special dinner. Irish coffee could be considered a flavored coffee but it is actually a standard coffee with added flavor; the flavor is added after brewing. This recipe for Irish coffee shows how easy it is to make. Irish coffee is a quick and easy after dinner coffee that can also make an ordinary meal elegant. Irish coffee is normally served after dinner with dessert. Often times it is served in place of dessert. We suggest that if you will be serving dessert along with Irish coffee keep the dessert simple and light. Irish coffee is also known as Irish coffee with whiskey.

Recipe for Irish Coffee

• 5-6 jiggers Irish whiskey
• whipped cream
• 5-10 teaspoons sugar
• fresh brewed pot of coffee

Brew normal strength or slightly strong coffee. As coffee is brewing gently heat 5-6 jiggers of whiskey until warm, do not boil. Place one jigger warmed whiskey into a 7 or 9 ounce coffee cup. Add 1 teaspoon sugar. Add freshly brewed coffee to within 1/2-3/4 inch from top. Stir until sugar is fully dissolved. Top with whipped cream. Serve immediately. This recipes makes 6-8 servings. Sugar can be adjusted to suit taste.

I sometimes receive emails asking for a list of recommended flavored coffees. That happens to be a difficult question to answer. I like a variety of flavored coffees depending on my mood and the weather. On a cold day I like a more robust flavor, during warm summer days a light and fruity flavored coffee hits the spot. When I am dieting a chocolate flavored coffee is a wonderful way to indulge myself a bit.

The best way to go about trying flavored coffee is to make a full pot of coffee. One or two small sips of coffee is usually not enough, you need a full cup or mug. Of course, in my case I also like to try a second cup. I also like to make a second pot a day or two later. That allows me to experiment with the strength of the brew.

One great company to check out is Boca Java, fantastic savings on Boca Java coffees, teas, cocoas, and gifts. There are several awesome flavored coffees available. One of the best things you’ll find are the 2 ounce packs of coffee. These 2 ounce sample packs, also called Baby Boca samples you to try a full pot of flavored coffee. With around 30 different coffees available, including 20 flavored coffees, I’m sure you’ll find several that you like.

If you like chocolate either the Chocolate Cherry Celebration or Courtside Chocolate is a fantastic choice as a late afternoon or after dinner coffee. The Hightide Hazelnut Creme is another wonderful selection I like midmorning. I could go on and list my favorites but I would have to list them all. Try several blends to see which is right for you.

I have to include one last coffee, Lucky Leprechaun Lagoon. It’s only available during March and tastes just like Irish coffee. Simply delicious!