Hot coffee + liqueur + delicious whipped cream opens up a world of possibilities.
Why It Works
- Swapping out the booze in a traditional Irish coffee opens up a world of flavor combinations.
A classic Irish coffee is made with Irish whiskey, but the simplicity of the drink makes it easy to customize. Hot coffee + liqueur + delicious whipped cream opens up a world of possibilities. This is part of a series of Irish coffee variations. Be sure to try this butterscotch rum riff, or this unusual (and exciting) cup with fernet and lemon whipped cream.
As every 90s-era coffee shop once knew, hazelnut and coffee are a winning combo. As every jar of Nutella reveals, hazelnut and chocolate are, too. And, as every chocolate-covered coffee bean attests, those two fermented and roasted beans are a match made in heaven. So why not put all three together? For the alcohol, that means Frangelico, a hazelnut-infused liqueur. For the whipped cream, it means a good dose of Dutch-process cocoa powder. Do I even need to say that it works? Of course, it does! (For all you punners out there, the name of this drink is a pretty terrible play on gianduia, the real name of the Italian chocolate-and-hazelnut spread of which Nutella is just one mass-market version.)
February 2017
Just-Do-Ya (Hazelnut-Spiked Irish Coffee With Chocolate Whipped Cream) Recipe
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1 tablespoon Dutch-process cocoa powder (1/2 ounce; 15g), plus more for dusting
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1 teaspoon (4g) sugar
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Tiny pinch kosher salt
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1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
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6 ounces (175ml) hot black coffee
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1 1/2 ounces (45ml) Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur)
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1 tablespoon (15ml) 2:1 simple syrup (see note)
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Combine cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and heavy cream in a mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer. Beat, using the whisk attachment, electric beaters, or a whisk, until dry ingredients are evenly incorporated and cream forms soft peaks.
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Combine hot coffee, Frangelico, and simple syrup in a prewarmed mug. (You can prewarm it by pouring hot water into it, letting it stand for 1 minute, then draining.) Using a spoon, dollop whipped cream on top of coffee and top with a dusting of cocoa powder. Serve right away. (You may have more whipped cream than the mug can accommodate; feel free to add more as you drink, or use some for the next round.)
Notes
To make a 2:1 simple syrup, combine 1/2 cup (120g) granulated sugar with 1/4 cup (60ml) water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring, until sugar is fully dissolved. In these recipes, you can add the syrup hot, since the drinks are hot; any extra can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three months, and often longer.
Read More
- Everything Nice (Spiced-Rum Coffee With Butterscotch Whipped Cream)
- Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go (Fernet-Spiked Irish Coffee With Lemon Cream)
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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461 | Calories |
23g | Fat |
42g | Carbs |
3g | Protein |
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Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 1 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 461 |
% Daily Value* | |
23g | 29% |
Saturated Fat 14g | 70% |
68mg | 23% |
64mg | 3% |
42g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 5% |
Total Sugars 34g | |
3g | |
Vitamin C 0mg | 2% |
Calcium 44mg | 3% |
Iron 3mg | 16% |
Potassium 160mg | 3% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)