Frozen Irish Coffee

By Sara Bonisteel

Published March 13, 2020

Frozen Irish Coffee
David Malosh for The New York Times. Food stylist: Barrett Washburne.
Total Time
5 minutes, plus freezing
Rating
4(412)
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This drink is inspired by the frozen Irish coffee served at Molly’s at the Market in the French Quarter of New Orleans, where it’s served from a frozen daiquiri machine. Freezing milk in an ice cube tray gives you a similar creamy consistency to the version at Molly’s, which contains no ice. Brandy provides a mellower flavor than Irish whiskey, but feel free to substitute whiskey for the brandy if you prefer.

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Ingredients

Yield:2 servings
  • ½cup vanilla ice cream
  • 1¼cups whole milk, frozen in an ice cube tray
  • 4ounces strong coffee or cold brew, chilled
  • 2ounces brandy
  • 2ounces coffee liqueur
  • ¼teaspoon fresh coffee grounds, for garnish
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Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

323 calories; 9 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 28 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 26 grams sugars; 6 grams protein; 96 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Add ice cream, frozen milk cubes, chilled coffee, brandy and coffee liqueur to a blender. Combine on high until the ice is crushed and the drink is smooth. (It will have the consistency of a thin milkshake.)

  2. Step 2

    Divide between highball glasses and swirl ⅛ teaspoon coffee grounds on the top of each drink.

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Sally

For small, recipe-type amounts of alcoholic beverages, you can always buy nip bottles at the liquor store.

Juliet Jones

This sounds amazing. But I don't have coffee liqueur and am reluctant to buy just for one recipe. How would it be with 4 ounces of Bourbon instead? And I think I will garnish it with shaved bits of dark chocolate, not coffee grounds.

Sue

If you have bourbon and a bit of time to plan ahead, you can easily infuse bourbon with coffee beans: mix a tbsp of beans (decaf if you want) + 1/4 c. (or so) bourbon in a small jar for a day or two (two is best), shaking gently when you think of it. Strain the beans out before you use it. Coffee liquor is very sweet, so a bit of extra sweetener may be in order...or not, as you choose.

Lisa F

Absolutely delicious. The brandy was mellower as advertised.

J M R

Made in my ice cream maker - it made it amazingly easy and a big hit

Stepchilds

Use Bailey’s Irish Creme or Bailey’s chocolate for a rich chocolate treat.

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