Welcome to Mid-Week Mixers. Don't put away the green tablecloth just yet, we're still celebrating Saint Patrick's Day. Only here at Word Wit and Wisdom, Naomi Blackburn is showing us the Irish heritage of hearty food and soul-satisfying drinks…Could she possibly forget everybody's favorite – Irish Coffee? I think not.

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MID WEEK MIXERS by Naomi blackburn

Adapted: Irish Food and Drinks Recipes by Lev Well
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A twist on Irish coffee, this was a tasty little drink. I ended up doing three drinks out of it. The original recipe called for six servings. I don't get it though, it would have really have just been, basically, a shot of coffee! I
guess it could be done, but with 6 ounces of coffee per cup, I would drink that in one gulp!! So, here we go!

Ingredients:

4 cups strong, freshly brewed coffee
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup Irish whiskey

Directions:

1) Place all ingredients in a saucepan and allow to simmer. DO NOT BOIL!!

Meanwhile:

Ingredients:

1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons whiskey

Directions:

1) Whip the whipping cream. Once stiff, add the sugar and whiskey.

Then: Pour coffee mixture into cup and top with spiked whipped cream.

Enjoy!!