Good evening, welcome to our series sharing Food Holidays: January 25th, 2022. I don’t know about you, but I do like a cup of Coffee now and then, but I will pass on Irish Coffee because I don’t like Coffee and Alcohol or even Whipped Cream. How about you? Do you like Irish Coffee and if so, do you make your own or purchase it from a Coffee Shop and why?
National Irish Coffee Day
National Irish Coffee Day is celebrated on January 25th. We think that’s the perfect occasion to warm yourself up with a boozy Coffee treat. I don’t know about you, but nothing puts as much pep in our step as indulging in Irish coffee. There are a few different variations out there, but Irish Coffee traditionally consists of Black Coffee, Whiskey, Sugar, and Whipped Cream.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL IRISH COFFEE DAY
The Irish Coffee was created in the Winter of 1943 by Joe Sheridan, a humble Chef at Foynes Port near Limerick, Ireland. The village of Foynes was an airbase for transatlantic flights at the time. Being the landing spot of many prominent figures and celebrities. This was used as a layover or refuel spot for longer flights. Passengers would often need to spend the night in Foynes and Bars, and Restaurants was created to service the travelers.
One day, after a plane abandoned its trip and turned back to Foynes, Joe whipped up something to help the passengers forget about the cold. Legend has it that everyone drank their drinks in total silence, savoring the flavor as the beverage passed through their lips. One person spoke up, asking Joe if they were drinking Brazilian Coffee. Joe heartily replied “No, it’s Irish Coffee.”
Irish Coffee became a huge success and an airport specialty. Irish Coffee was introduced to the United States in 1952 by travel writer Stanton Delaplane when brought Irish Coffee to the attention of Jack Koeppler, a Bartender at the Buena Vista Hotel in San Francisco, and persuaded the Bartender to recreate the drink.
NATIONAL IRISH COFFEE DAY ACTIVITIES
- It’s hard to think of a better way to celebrate National Irish Coffee Day than by indulging in a cup of Irish Coffee.
- Whiskey preferences can vary from person to person. In order to find the combination of Irish Coffee ingredients that suit you, trial and error is necessary.
- What better way to celebrate Irish Coffee than by making a trip to Ireland? While there Indulge in Whiskey and Coffee while gazing over the Countryside.you can add Guinness to your Irish Coffee.
5 FACTS ABOUT IRISH COFFEE
- The original Irish Coffee recipe says to use Cream that has not been whipped.
- The village of Foynes in Ireland holds a annual Irish Coffee Festival. Wouldn’t it be fun to attend the Festival?
- There was a bar who entered the Guinness Record for making the largest Irish Coffee at 15 gallons.
- The National Standards Authority of Ireland published the Irish Standard I.S. 417: Irish Coffee.
- Irish Cream is usually used as a substitute for Whiskey and Cream.
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL IRISH COFFEE DAY
- There’s something extremely satisfying about sipping a hot Irish Coffee during the cold winter months. But it’s also great during the warmer months too. A lot of us drink Coffee throughout the year. The addition of Whiskey, Sugar, and Whipped Cream are welcome.
- There are Cocktails out there that seem to have a never-ending recipe list and/or way too many steps. Not Irish Coffee. Anyone can make Irish Coffee if they try. Just pour Whiskey into a mug with Coffee, Sugar, and top it Whipped Cream.
- Did you know Irish Coffee has health benefits, but all Alcohol should be drunk in moderation. Tests have shown that the occasional cup of Irish Coffee can reduce the risk of certain diseases.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
