"Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffine, sugar and fat."
~ Alex Levin
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~ in honor of the green________________________________
MURPHY'S IRISH COFFEE
~ a healthy jigger of Brandy (Brian's claim to smoothness instead of Irish whiskey)
1 healthy tsp. of brown sugar
freshly brewed strong black coffee
fresh whipping cream
1 Tbsp. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
freshly grated nutmeg, chocolate or cinnamon
- Whip cream until a soft peak forms. Add powdered sugar & vanilla. Continue whipping until a peak forms.
- Warm an Irish coffee glass in hot water. Pour brandy (or Irish whiskey) & brown sugar into the glass and stir. Slowly pour fresh coffee filling the glass to within half an inch or so of the top. Carefully top with whipped cream. Garnish with nutmeg, chocolate shavings or cinnamon. Toast loved ones near and enjoy sipping through the rich cream. (Thanks Brian!)
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"May you get to heaven a half hour before the devil knows you're dead."
~ Irish Blessing
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_________________________WHISKEY COOKIES
~ from Charleston Receipts
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3 small boxes of vanilla wafers (6-8 ounces)
2 Tbsp. cocoa
1 1/2 oz. whiskey
1 cup chopped pecans
4 Tbsp. dark corn syrup
Powdered sugar
Roll wafers with rolling pin until pulverized. Mix with other ingredients and blend thoroughly with wafers. Form into small balls and roll in powered sugar. (2 dozen)
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