We are celebrating the Irish Coffee. This is a hot, creamy classic cocktail that has long been a favorite in restaurants pubs with a popularity that may rival a great Irish stout. The Irish Coffee (sometimes referred to as the Gaelic coffee) may not be the first coffee drink with alcohol, however, this cocktail has become one of the most famous. It combines rich black coffee with Irish whiskey, brown sugar and lightly whipped cream. Irish coffee has a long, storied history. It’s one that’s as charming as it is practical — much like the Irish chef who invented it.