Irish coffee

noun

: hot sugared coffee and Irish whiskey topped with whipped cream

Examples of Irish coffee in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Browned Butter Irish Coffee For a decadent twist on a classic Irish coffee, this version incorporates the rich flavors of browned butter bourbon. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024 There are two types of Irish coffee glasses: the Georgian tulip, and the mug (commonly called a toddy glass). Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 9 July 2024 Items available to-go will be Irish coffees, Bloody Mary’s plus boozy versions of their breakfast smoothies. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 July 2024 Craft cocktails, beer, and a frozen Irish coffee are all locally sourced from Dallas or Fort Worth. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for Irish coffee 

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Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 Nov. 2024.

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