Irish Coffee Affogato is like a cocktail and dessert all in one delicious treat! St. Patrick’s Day is coming up and who doesn’t love a good Irish inspired cocktail, especially one with coffee!
Growing up St. Patrick’s Day was a big deal in Chicago. Not only does my family have Irish roots but they city is just bustling with festivities, parades and of course the dying of the Chicago River Green! I have so many fond memories of heading downtown on the Metra train to see the parade. Of course there was a lot of green beer flowing and the smell of corned beef wafted in the air, but my absolute favorite treat was an Irish coffee.
How can one possibly improve on a traditional Irish Coffee you ask, by adding vanilla ice cream and Bailey’s of course!! If you ask me Bailey’s and Jameson just go so well together flavor wise and when you add some creamy vanilla ice cream with delish coffee, umm that is heaven to me!
This is one of the tastiest and simplest recipes to make, perfect for an after dinner treat. You start off by scooping creamy vanilla bean gelato or ice cream into some super cute glasses or mugs. Start drowning the ice cream in the Irish whiskey and Bailey’s. Next pour on the coffee and garnish with a chocolate covered coffee bean. That’s it, super simple right!
So get geared up for St. Patrick’s Day and make some Irish Coffee Affogato cocktails!
Enjoy!
Ingredients:
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream or Gelato
3 oz strong coffee or a shot of espresso per glass
4 Tbs Irish Whiskey (I like to use Jamison)
4 Tbs Bailey’s Irish Cream
Chocolate covered coffee beans for garnish
Directions:
Brew a small pot of strong coffee or shot of espresso (x4) and let cool a bit.
This recipe makes 4 servings!
In a decorative glass or coupe champagne glass spoon one-two large scoops of the vanilla Ice cream or gelato into the glass.
Pour the coffee over the ice cream followed by the Tablespoon of Irish Whiskey and Tablespoon of Bailey’s in each glass
Garnish with a chocolate covered coffee bean, serve immediately.
Enjoy!
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Irish Coffee Affogato
A delicious cocktail or dessert made with Vanilla bean ice cream, Irish Whiskey, Bailey’s Irish Cream and Coffee.
- 1 Small pot of brewed coffee
- 4 tbsp Irish Whiskey
- 4 tbsp Bailey's Irish Cream
- 1 pint Vanilla Bean Ice cream or Gelato
- Chocolate covered coffee beans (for garnish)
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Brew a small pot of strong coffee or shot of espresso and let cool a bit.
This recipe makes 4 servings!
In a decorative glass or coupe champagne glass spoon one-two large scoops of the vanilla Ice cream or gelato into the glass.
Pour the coffee over the ice cream followed by the Tablespoon of Irish Whiskey and Tablespoon of Bailey’s in each glass
Garnish with a chocolate covered coffee bean, serve immediately.