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    Home » Recipes » The Salty Irishman Coffee Cocktail

    The Salty Irishman Coffee Cocktail

    Dec 29, 2016 · Modified: Sep 3, 2020 by Mackenzie Ryan · This post may contain affiliate links | Disclosure policy in footer.

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    Looking for a delicious New Years Eve pick-me-up cocktail? The Salty Irishman Coffee Cocktail is made with salted caramel and hazelnut flavors, as well as strong coffee to help you stay awake until the ball drops.  This post is sponsored by Drizly and helps keep Food Above Gold ad free for your enjoyment! As always, all opinions are my own. 

    Two glasses of coffee cocktails garnished with shipped cream and hazelnuts.

    I love the idea of New Years Eve. I find the parties to be romantic and festive, resolutions to be renewing and invigorating, and I love to start something new by kissing my handsome husband. In reality though, New Years Eve isn't my holiday. Not because I don't find it wonderful, but because I'm really an old lady stuck in a 20-something year old body and I have the hardest time staying awake. If you want an awesome New Years Eve, here are two things I recommend for complete success.

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    A constant flow of drinks is a key component to any good celebration, whether its for two or twenty. Drizly, the largest alcohol delivery company in the United States, can help you stay on top of it. All you have to do is get online and place your order, and if you're within their delivery zone, you can have all the best wine, beer, or cocktail makings at your door in ONE HOUR!!! Yes, you heard me right. ONE HOUR!!! They even stock extra goodies like soda, garnishes, mixers and juices for all your mixology needs! Additionally, my favorite thing is that they use stores local to you so you are still supporting your community. Isn't this the most brilliant idea ever?!?!?!

    overhead image of coffee cocktail topped with fresh whipped cream and a single hazelnut in middle

    #2.)  Stay Awake with the Salty Irishman

    One thing I quickly learned after turning 21 was that New Year's Eve drinking is a special kind of drinking. For most people, alcohol makes them sleepy (raises hand and points at self!). I'm not personally a fan of energy drinks, so I need something else to help me stay energized until midnight. Enter the Salty Irishman (there are so many jokes I could make right now...). This cocktail is made of super strong coffee, salted caramel Irish cream, hazelnut liqueur, and garnished with delicious vanilla bean whipped cream and toasted hazelnuts. It can even be served iced!

    close up of coffee cocktail in a clear glass

    The Salty Irishman

    One tip before we go any further: I recommend using french press coffee for this cocktail because it allows you to steep it to your heart's content. If you choose to use drip coffee, make sure that it doesn't sit on the burner for any longer than an hour before use or the flavor of the coffee will become burnt and may make the cocktail taste funny. As with any coffee, the fresher the better.


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    This grocery list has everything that you’ll need to make this Salty Irishman Coffee Cocktail recipe. To help in making grocery shopping simple, each ingredient is listed in easy-to-find grocery store amounts. If there is no amount specified, that means that you can buy the smallest (or largest) container available and still have plenty left over.

    Happy Drinking! 🙂

    A single hazelnut sits on top of freshly whipped cream on a coffee cocktail.
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    The Salty Irishman Coffee Cocktail

    Need a pick-me-up cocktail? The Salty Irishman Coffee Cocktail is made with coffee, salted caramel, & hazelnut, then topped with vanilla bean whipped cream!
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Mackenzie Ryan
    1 cocktail
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
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    Ingredients

    Salty Irishman Coffee Cocktail

    • 8 oz strong coffee
    • ¾ oz hazelnut liqueur
    • ½ oz salted caramel Irish cream

    Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream Garnish

    • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
    • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
    • toasted hazelnuts, (optional)

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl combine the heavy whipping cream, vanilla bean paste, and granulated sugar. Use a whisk to whip the cream until it starts to form a ball. You want it to be very firm. Cover and place in the refrigerator, or set aside.
    • Place the hazelnut liqueur and salted caramel Irish cream in the bottom of a coffee tumbler. Top with 8 ounces of fresh strong coffee leaving at least ½" of space in the glass. Spoon the vanilla bean whipped cream garnish on top then finish with a toasted hazelnut. Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 326kcal | Fat: 22.2g
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    1. Michelle Ferrand says

      January 01, 2017 at 10:25 pm

      Such a wonderful cocktail!

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      • Mackenzie Ryan says

        January 03, 2017 at 4:20 pm

        Thank you so much, Michelle! 🙂

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    2. Amanda Mason says

      December 30, 2016 at 6:12 pm

      This looks and sounds so amazing! I'm trying this one out for sure!!

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      • Mackenzie Ryan says

        January 03, 2017 at 4:20 pm

        Thank you Amanda! I hope you love it!

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