January 25th is National Irish Coffee Day #NationalIrishCoffeeDay, I’ve only had a Irish Coffee one time and yes, it had Liquor in it and I don’t plan on having it again. If David had his way I bet you Irish Coffee is the only way he would drink Coffee if he could. How about you?
Since, National Irish Coffee Day is celebrated on January 25th, we think that it’s the perfect occasion to warm yourself up with Irish Coffee. I don’t know about you, but nothing puts quite as much pep in our step as indulging in Irish Coffee. Although there are certainly a few different variations out there, Irish Coffee traditionally consists of black Coffee, Whiskey, Sugar, and Whipped Cream.
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, often being the landing spot of many prominent figures and celebrities, normally as a layover and refuel spot for longer flights. Passengers would often need to spend the night in Foynes and a hub of new accommodation, 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 and their disappointment. Legend has it that everyone drank their drinks in total silence, savoring the unique taste as it passed through their lips. One person eventually spoke up, asking Joe if they were drinking Brazilian Coffee, to which he heartily replied “No, that’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. He brought it to the attention of Jack Koeppler, a bartender at the Buena Vista Hotel in San Francisco, and persuaded him to recreate the beverage.
National Irish Coffee Day Activities
- There is no, 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 and i order to find the combination of Irish Coffee ingredients that best suit you, some trial and error is necessary as you try out different ingredients and brands.
- There is no, better way to honor Irish Coffee than by making a trip to Ireland where you could indulge in Whiskey and Coffee while gazing over the picturesque Countryside. While there add a couple of pints of Guinness to your Irish coffee.
Facts About Irish Coffee
- The original Irish Coffee recipe says to use Cream that has not been whipped. Did you know that?
- The Village of Foynes in Ireland holds an annual Irish Coffee Festival. Wouldn’t you like to go? David said he would like to.
- The Bar entered the Guinness Record for making the largest Irish Coffee at 15 gallons. That’s a whole lotta Coffee isn’t it?
- 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 People Love National Irish Coffee Day
- For a lot of people Irish coffee is a great drink all year round because there’s something extremely satisfying about sipping a hot Irish Coffee during the cold winter months, but Irish Coffee is also a great drink during the warmer months too.
- I don’t know about you, but my family drinks Coffee throughout the year. If David had his way he would add the addition of Whiskey, Sugar, and Whipped Cream to his cup. How about you?
- There are some Cocktails out there that seem to have a never-ending recipe list and/or way too many steps. Not Irish Coffee, though. Almost anyone can make Irish Coffee. Just pour Whiskey into a mug with Coffee, spoon in a little bit of Sugar, or in my case a lot of Sugar and top the Coffee off with Whipped Cream.
- All Alcohol should be drunk in moderation, some tests have shown that the occasional cup of Irish Coffee can help reduce the risk of certain diseases.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
