National Irish Coffee Day is a national cocktail day that falls annually on January 25th. The purpose of this national day is to celebrate its delicious namesake drink – Irish coffee.
Over time, many variations of Irish coffee have emerged, but the original Irish coffee recipe calls for only four ingredients. It consists of coffee, Irish whiskey, brown sugar and lightly whipped cream.
January 25 is the perfect day to celebrate National Irish Coffee Day, because it’s still cold out, and drinking an Irish coffee is a great way to warm up!
Keep reading to learn how to celebrate National Irish Coffee Day, get a list of fun facts about Irish coffee and the Irish coffee original recipe
How to celebrate National Irish Coffee Day
Irish coffee is equal parts delicious, boozy, caffeinated, and comforting. It’s no surprise that there is a national day dedicated to it!
Would you like to celebrate National Irish Coffee Day in a special way? Try one of the ideas below.
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- If you’re of drinking age, make yourself an Irish coffee. We have included the Irish coffee original recipe at the bottom of the page!
- Solve this free January word search puzzle and locate Irish Coffee Day in it.
- Get a set of clear mugs for serving your own Irish coffee.
- Take a trip to The Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum to see where Irish coffee originated.
- Head over to have a drink at The Buena Vista, where Irish coffee made its American debut.
- Learn about The Irish Whiskey Museum, in Dublin, Ireland!
- Check out local whiskey distilleries in your area – See if you can go on a tour and learn more about this delicious spirit.
- Have your friends over for a whiskey tasting party – and remember to drink responsibly!
- Get our free St. Patrick’s Day coloring pages, and color in the ones that feature Irish coffee.
- Spread the word on social media using the hashtag #NationalIrishCoffeeDay.
Irish coffee isn’t the only coffee inspired national day, be sure to check out National Espresso Day and National Cafe au Lait Day, too.
History of Irish coffee for National Irish Coffee Day
As you might guess, this beverage was born in Ireland, and it has a wonderfully rich history.
Irish coffee would not exist today if it were not for bad weather, flying boats, and the witty sense of humor of an Irish chef.
To learn all about how Irish coffee was created, and how it rose to popularity, read this post on the history of Irish coffee!
For the history of another Irish dish, learn about corned beef and cabbage became a popular St. Patrick’s Day meal.
Fun facts about Irish coffee
Brush up on your knowledge of Irish coffee for National Irish Coffee Day with these fun facts. Some may surprise you!
- Irish coffee was invented in Foynes, Ireland.
- A very popular and versatile drink, Irish coffee can be served during the winter, and also at brunch.
- There are four ingredients to Irish coffee: coffee, Irish whiskey, brown sugar and whipped cream.
- Irish coffee was invented in 1942, and arrived in America in 1951.
- Though invented in Ireland, part of the history of Irish coffee takes place in San Francisco.
- If you’re not a fan of green beer, Irish coffee is another great drink to serve on St. Patrick’s Day. You can also try making these green mimosas for St. Patrick’s Day too.
If you’re looking for more fun on St. Patrick’s Day, make sure to get our free St. Patrick’s Day word search, word scramble and crossword puzzle. They’re a great activity for the whole family!
More January 25 national days
Have you enjoyed learning about National Irish Coffee Day? You’re in luck, January 25 is host to more than one national day.
Be sure to also check out these other January 25 national days:
- National Irish Coffee Day
- National Florida Day
- National Opposite Day
- A Room of One’s Own Day
- Fluoride Day
- McIntosh Computer Day
For more reasons to celebrate this month, be sure to check out this list of national days in January and January food holidays.
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One of the best ways to celebrate National Irish Coffee Day is to make a cup of Irish coffee using the original recipe below.
The Irish Coffee Original Recipe
This is the Irish coffee official recipe that comes from the birthplace of Irish coffee - the Foynes Flying Boat and Aviation Museum.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of brown sugar
- Strong, black, coffee
- 1 shot of Irish whiskey
- Lightly whipped cream
Instructions
- Collect your ingredients and get ready to make the original drink from the birthplace of Irish coffee - Foynes, Ireland.
- To see how to make this recipe, visit the Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum.
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