Iced Irish Coffee cocktail recipe

When you think of coffee cocktails, the Espresso Martini is probably the first one to spring to mind, but we’re here to tell you that there’s so much more caffeine-fuelled fun to be had.   

Enter the Iced Irish Coffee cocktail. The OG hot Irish Coffee is a classic, but not necessarily suited to warmer temperatures, so that’s where this chilled version comes into its own. Just take everything you love about the cosy original, including your favourite Irish whiskey, and tag in cold-drip espresso to keep refreshment levels high.

It’s an excellent pre-drink if you need a little pick-me-up, and works just as well as a post-dinner palate cleanser if you have plans to keep on moving. It doesn’t hurt that it’s super easy to mix up, either.  

Your choice of whiskey will change the flavour profile of the cocktail, so play around with different styles and see what works for you. You'll likely end up with something a little richer, fruitier or spicier depending on whether the whiskey has been aged in, say, a bourbon or sherry cask.

Ultimately, though, this is a simple drink that’s also super adaptable, so you can switch it up, just as you would with your go-to coffee. Some may prefer a sweeter take, in which case up the sugar syrup, or you might prefer to go harder on the coffee. You do you.  

And this has you curious about other delicious coffee cocktails, we have a few for you to browse.