Ingredients:

  • 4 cups strong brewed hot coffee
  • 4 tbsp packed brown sugar
  • 4 tbsp non-alcoholic Irish whiskey alternative
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Fill a small saucepan with water and bring it to a simmer. Carefully dip the bottom of 4 stemmed Irish coffee glasses into the water for 30 seconds to preheat them, then discard the water and wipe the rims dry.
  2. Divide 4 tbsp (50g) packed brown sugar evenly among the four preheated glasses.
  3. Pour 4 cups (950ml) strong brewed hot coffee into the glasses, stirring immediately until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  4. Gently stir in 4 tbsp (60ml) non-alcoholic Irish whiskey alternative, leaving about 1.5 inches (4cm) of room at the top of each glass.
  5. In a chilled bowl, combine 1 cup (240ml) chilled heavy whipping cream, 1 tbsp (12g) powdered sugar, and ½ tsp (2.5ml) vanilla extract.
  6. Using a whisk or handheld milk frother, beat the cream until soft peaks form; the cream should be thick enough to hold a slight ripple but still pourable.
  7. Carefully pour the cream over the back of a spoon onto the surface of the coffee to create a distinct, snowy white layer.