"We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When making an Irish coffee, the whipped cream often gets added as an afterthought, with many people choosing canned whipped cream over fresh. However, to make the perfect Irish coffee, all of the ingredients for this flavorful cold-weather cocktail should be high-quality. Tasting Table spoke with Molly Horn, the Chief Mixologist and Spirits Educator at Total Wine & More, to get some expert tips on crafting this perfect holiday drink."
"When you use quality whipped cream that is integrated perfectly into the cocktail, each sip will be the perfect mix of temperature, texture, and flavor. As Horn says, "If you're using a regular store-bought whipped cream, you'll find that there is a pretty stark contrast between the front of the sip and the middle through finish, since the intense sweetness of the whipped cream will be the initial taste followed by a much more bitter, spirit-forward experience." She went on to say that "there will be a slightly jarring experience from round creaminess replaced by a sharpness.""
Hand-shaken, homemade whipped cream should top Irish coffee so it dissolves slowly and integrates as an ingredient rather than a mere garnish. Fresh whipped cream is thicker, creamier, and tastier than canned varieties and will not melt into the hot drink as quickly. Canned whipped cream creates a stark contrast between an initially very sweet front of sip and a bitter, spirit-forward middle and finish, producing a jarring shift from round creaminess to sharpness. Using proper tools like a whipped cream dispenser can help achieve balanced texture, temperature, and flavor in each sip.
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