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When it comes to making a great non alcoholic Irish Coffee, they key is to use strong freshly brewed coffee and real heavy whipping cream that you've whipped yourself. It may sound simple but we wanted to make sure we got it right, so we went to New York City's most popular Irish Pub to see how they do it.
This recipe comes from the team at Dead Rabbit, a bar highlighting Irish spirits, cocktails and beers but they're even more specifically known for their Irish Coffee. Dead Rabbit has even won Best International Bartender, Best Bartending Book, World’s Best Cocktail Menu, and World’s Best Bar! Their reason to be is sharing their passion for contemporary Ireland with the whole world. You'll be hard pressed to find a better teacher on how to make the iconic Irish Coffee.
This NA Irish Coffee recipe is inspired by Dead Rabbits' new sister bar that's located inside Moynihan Train Hall in Manhattan, The Irish Exit. The bar's unique concept is made to serve on-the-go travellers looking for an afterwork cocktail, neighborhood meetup, or simply a delicious Irish twist on their coffee cravings! They've named their cocktail The Irish Cawfee-Ish and it's a hearty respite amidst the bustling crowds of New York City. It features just a few simple ingredients, like Seedlip Spice 94, Coffee, Demerara, Whipped Cream, and Nutmeg.
Traditionally, Irish Coffee is made with Irish Whiskey, but we're skipping the booze and opting instead for Seedlip Spice 94, a warm-spiced botanical blend with notes of allspice, cardamom, and cinnamon. These spices add warmth and depth to your non alcoholic Irish Coffee, replicating some of the spicy, oaky characteristics found in whiskey. To be sure, your coffee and cream will be the main starring flavors, but using Seedlip Spice 94 will add a touch of sophistication to round out the entire Irish Coffee profile.
Non alcoholic Irish Coffee ingredients you'll need
- 1 oz Seedlip Spice 94
- 1 cup freshly brewed coffee
- 1 to 2 tablespoons demerara, depending on your sweetness preference
- 1/4 cup whipped cream
- Nutmeg, for garnish
How do you make a non alcoholic Irish Coffee?
- Brew your coffee using your preferred method — drip, French press, filtered, etc. just make sure its good quality!
- Stir in the demerara while the coffee is still hot until it dissolved completely.
- Add in your NA spirit, Seedlip Spice 94.
- Whip heavy cream in a separate bowl until you form soft (not stiff!) peaks.
- Pour your coffee into a mug.
- Float the whipped cream on top. Here's how to do this: Dip your spoon in hot water to warm it up, place it on top of your drink, and pour the whipped cream over it.
- Sprinkle a light dust of nutmeg.
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Enjoy your non alcoholic Irish Coffee inspired by The Irish Exits' recipe; The Irish Cawfee-Ish!
About The Irish Exit
Nestled in the bustling streets of Midtown Manhattan, The Irish Exit is an exciting new addition to New York City's vibrant bar scene. Opened by the renowned team behind The Dead Rabbit, this Irish pub has brought its travel-focused concept to the 216-seat Moynihan Train Hall outpost.
The Irish Exit is designed for fast, convenient service, with QR codes for easy ordering. Open daily from 10 am to midnight, it serves a curated menu of Irish-made beer, spirits, cocktails, Irish whiskeys, pints of Guinness draught and of course it's iconic Irish Coffee. If you're not drinking, they've got a stacked NA menu that makes for a sober-curious dream. They serve Guinness 0.0, Athletic Brewing, and have Good Times beer on tap! For cocktails they are of course serving their very popular NA Irish Coffee alongside some other great non alcoholic drinks such as a NA Bloody Mary named "Scenic Route."
So, if you find yourself at Moynihan Train Hall, make sure to stop by The Irish Exit at 421 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10001 for an authentic taste of Irish hospitality. More information can be found on their Instagram @theirishexitpub. Stop in before your train departs, join them after your journey, or, better yet, make them your destination!
The Irish Exit
421 8th Ave
New York, NY 10001