Irish coffee

noun

: hot sugared coffee and Irish whiskey topped with whipped cream

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The kitchen also serves classic bar food, and the frozen Irish coffee has become a house specialty. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026 Treat Guests to a Build-Your-Own Cocktail Station Try creating a build-your-own cocktail station with seasonal offerings, like Irish cream syrup or coffee and Irish whiskey for an Irish coffee. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2026 And, of course, green beer, Irish coffee and more refreshments will be available to delight the parents. Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026 Irish Coffee Tasting Visit restaurants Holy Grail, Moerlein Lager House, Killer Queen, The Park and Jefferson Social and choose between a two-ounce tasting of a classic Irish coffee or a specialty Irish coffee. Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Irish coffee

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Irish coffee was in 1875

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“Irish coffee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Irish%20coffee. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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