Irish coffee is a relatively modern creation, born not in a bar but out of care. In the 1940s, chef Joe Sheridan was working at an airport in Ireland that often became an unexpected overnight stop due to weather. One cold evening, faced with exhausted travelers who needed something more than caffeine, he added whiskey and cream to hot coffee and offered…
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