National Irish Coffee Day
January 25, Saturday
History of Irish Coffee
Irish coffee was created in the 1940s in Ireland when Joe Sheridan, a chef at Shannon Airport, invented a way to warm up travelers heading to the United States by adding whiskey to coffee. Over time, this drink became a symbol of Irish hospitality.
In 1952, the recipe for Irish coffee was popularized by American journalist Stanton Delaplaine, who brought it to the United States. Since then, Irish coffee has gained great popularity in America and has become an integral part of American culture.
How National Irish Coffee Day is celebrated
Many bars and restaurants offer special menus and discounts on Irish coffee on this day.
People gather to prepare and taste the drink, and participate in themed parties and competitions.
Some establishments organize workshops where they teach how to prepare Irish coffee properly.
Interesting facts about Irish coffee
Irish coffee does not contain milk, only cream, which makes it different from other coffee drinks.
The original recipe uses Irish whiskey, not other types of alcohol.
There are many variations of Irish coffee, including adding chocolate, spices, or different liqueurs.
National Irish Coffee Day in other years
- 2021 January 25, Monday
- 2022 January 25, Tuesday
- 2023 January 25, Wednesday
- 2024 January 25, Thursday
- 2026 January 25, Sunday