after-dinner · rich · 1943

Joe Sheridan · Foynes flying-boat terminal, Foynes

Irish whiskey and hot coffee sweetened and capped with softly whipped cream — dreamed up to warm transatlantic passengers on a cold Irish night.

1. 1½ ozIrish whiskey
2. 4 ozCoffeeHot
3. ½ ozDemerara syrup
4. 1 ozHeavy creamLightly whipped, floated

Served up

Warm the glass. Stir the syrup into hot coffee, add whiskey, and float lightly whipped cream over the back of a spoon. Garnish: Lightly whipped cream.