Unveiling the Secret Recipe: Make the World's Best Irish Coffee at Home

Introduction:

San Francisco is known for many things, and one of them is undoubtedly The Buena Vista, a restaurant situated on the Northeast corner of the peninsula. The charming eatery is just a mile away from the noisy sea lions and narrative capitalism of Pier 39, making it an important San Francisco institution. The restaurant has been around for ages, and with its cozy décor, old wood everything, and fixtures worn over their decades of service, their imperfections blend in to read as charm.

The Popularity of The Buena Vista:

Despite the restaurant being packed all day, every day, many are confused as to why The Buena Vista is so well-liked. It's not their food, although the restaurant is famous for its Irish Coffee, which is widely accepted as the best in the world. The bar's large windows paneled on its northern wall offer a bit of the bay view, but the defining feature of the Buena Vista is the traffic on Beach St.

The Perfect Irish Coffee:

While the recipe for the perfect Irish Coffee may seem simple, it is all in the technique. The Buena Vista commonly serves about 2,000 Irish Coffees a day, but at home, you can recreate the experience for yourself. To begin, you'll need Coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and heavy cream.

Three Steps to Making the Perfect Irish Coffee:

You'll need to follow three specific but uncomplicated steps to make the perfect Irish Coffee. Firstly, pre-warm the glass before pouring any ingredients and think of the temperature as an ingredient. Secondly, make the coffee weak by using about 1.25 oz. whiskey, as coffee doesn't have the intense sweet-sour push-and-pull of other drinks. Finally, unsweetened whipped cream must be layered on top of the drink, muffling the sweetness while creating a pleasant juxtaposition between the cold cream and hot coffee.

Making the Perfect Irish Coffee at Home:

• To make the perfect Irish Coffee from home, you'll need ingredients such as Irish whiskey, coffee, sugar, and heavy cream. The recipe is by no means complex; all you require are the following steps:

- Pour 1.25 oz. Irish whiskey into your pre-warmed glass.

- Add 3.75 oz. of hot coffee and two teaspoons of sugar.

- Whisk some unsweetened heavy cream until it's gravy-thick yet still pourable.

- Pour cream gently to layer it on top of the liquid, and enjoy!

Notes on Ingredients:

While any entry-level Irish whiskey would suffice, we recommend using Tullamore D.E.W., a mild whiskey that pairs best with Irish Coffee. Although this recipe doesn't require any specific coffee, we suggest using a medium roast blend like Kona or South American. White sugar is generally preferred because it allows more brightness to shine through the overall drink. The cream is not difficult to whip, but it can make all the difference as it must be unsweetened to achieve the best taste.

Conclusion:

Although there's nothing quite like experiencing The Buena Vista's Irish Coffees in person, the establishment happily gives the recipe to anyone who requests it. So why not try making them at home? It may only intensify your desire to pay it a visit. Once restrictions lift, grab some friends, head over to the Buena Vista and pay homage to the place that serves the best Irish Coffee in the world.