Brown Butter Irish Coffee
In this elevated version of a classic Irish coffee, Brown Butter Syrup adds a sweet and savoury character, while torched whipped cream topped with sugar creates a glaze reminiscent of crème brûlée. Make this cocktail with Paddy Irish Whiskey.Ingredients
Serves 1
1½ oz (45 ml) Paddy Irish Whiskey
¾ oz (22 ml) Brown Butter Syrup*
4 oz (120 ml) hot coffee
whipped cream and fine sugar, for garnish
Instructions
- In a tempered glass, combine whiskey, Brown Butter Syrup and hot coffee and stir for 5 seconds. Add whipped cream to fill glass and add a layer of fine sugar to cover whipped cream. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize sugar until golden brown, and serve.
- * To make Brown Butter Syrup, in a saucepan over medium heat, heat 1 cup (250 ml) butter until brown. Add 1 cup (250 ml) brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Add 1 cup (250 ml) water and stir until fully combined. Allow to cool, then stir or shake syrup before using.