Irish Coffee on St Patrick’s Day
Did you celebrate St Patrick’s day?
The world over, the Irish donned their green attire and made merry to commemorate their special day. In Chicago, which has a healthy and vibrant Irish community, they are committed to the St Patrick’s Day cause.
What do they do?
In brief, many things: There is a parade through the city of Chicago and, according to local reports, the crowds who came out to watch the performers and dancers in the parade amounted to some 350,000.
Temperatures in the city helped the ambiance too – amazingly for March, they reached some 80 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas. The parks were filled with participants in their traditional, green t-shirts, beads and hats. Even the Chicago River was dyed a lively green colour to punctuate the celebrations. Green beer can be bought and there were parties aplenty all across the city.
No matter if you didn’t join in the celebrations – you could still catch up with another celebrated Irish tradition – the Irish coffee, which can be drunk and enjoyed all year round. How do you make the drink? There are several variations but it is still a relatively easy drink to make and is always a pleasure to enjoy. Here is a classic recipe.
Combine 6 ounces of hot coffee with 1.5 ounces of Irish whiskey and also a couple of teaspoons of sugar. Whisk up some cream and add it to the top of the drink.
Sip and enjoy!