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Dear Chrissy,
Can I have 10 bucks?
-Matt

No!


Great St. Patty's Drink

Irish Coffee is indeed Irish. The Port of Foynes, which is located in County Limerick, was a major hub for for air traffic between the United States and Europe during the 30's and 40's. Travel was by Flying Boats. One flight that took off in 1943, encountered some really bad weather and turned back. The weather was equally as nasty upon their return and the passengers headed towards the terminal restaurant. Realizing how miserable these passengers were, Chef Joe Sheridan grabbed a bottle of Irish and prepared the comforting drinks. Legend has it that one of the passengers asked, "is this Brazilian coffee?", to which Sheridan answered, "No, that's Irish Coffee." 

The Buena Vista in San Francisco helped to bring this renowned drink to the States in 1952. Owner, Jack Koeppler, made his way to Ireland to learn the secrets of Irish Coffee from the horses mouth; Joe Sheridan. Thank you Jack! 

Today, the original drink can be had at Shannon Airport in the Joe Sheridan Cafe Bar, where a plaque honors the creator. The Foynes Flying Boat Museum holds an Irish Coffee Festival every year in August. It includes a parade, music, a carnival, and The World Irish Coffee Championship. 

Irish Coffee has become Americanized, and mostly to look more Irish. Lots of places will serve it with canned whipped cream and drizzle Green Creme de Menthe over it. It looks pretty, but it isn't authentic. Nor does it enhance a good Irish whiskey!
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Irish Coffee

1 shot of Irish blended whisky
2 tsp brown sugar
strong, hot newly brewed coffee
lightly whipped cream

Put brown sugar and Irish whisky into a coffee glass (or a wine glass with extra thick walls). Add hot, strong coffee up to 1 cm (1/3 inch) from the glass rim. If you are cautious, you can leave the spoon in the glass to lead off the heat.) Carefully add the lightly whipped cream over the back of a tablespoon.

Serve without a spoon or a straw. The cream moustache should be a natural side effect when drinking an Irish Coffee!

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