This Chocolate Irish Coffee is Perfect for St. Patrick's Day
March 14, 2025 –––––– Brittany Risher Englert
Even if Irish whiskey typically isn't your first choice, it'd be blasphemous not to have some on St. Patrick's Day. There are plenty of ways to enjoy Irish whiskey, though many people immediately think of Irish Coffee. This year, put an extra spin on the traditional recipe with the Flying Irish, created by Meg Nielson, mixologist, Pebble Beach Resorts in California.
“This cocktail is perfect for winter days when it’s hard to decide between the whimsy of a frothy hot chocolate or the serious punch of espresso,” Nielson says. “Rich hot chocolate and espresso are spiked with Irish whiskey plus a subtle cinnamon note for a kick that will warm you up both inside and out.”
Flying Irish
- 2 oz. Jameson (or other Irish whiskey)
- 1 oz. espresso
- 5 oz. milk
- 1 1/2 oz. Ghirardelli (or other chocolate sauce)
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- Whipped cream and ground cinnamon for garnish
Warm a glass cocktail coffee mug with hot water. Discard water. Add whisky and espresso. Steam milk and stir in chocolate sauce and cinnamon. Add to glass. Top with whipped cream and cinnamon.
