Southern Bourbon Buzz

This Southern Bourbon Buzz is a delightful Southern twist on the classic Irish coffee. It's a warm and invigorating caffeinated cocktail that combines the bold flavors of bourbon and coffee liqueur with the comforting creaminess of heavy cream. The addition of vanilla and brown sugar, if desired, enhances the overall richness of the drink, creating a perfect blend of flavors for chilly days.

Southern Bourbon Buzz

A cozy and invigorating cocktail with bourbon, coffee liqueur, and cream, perfect for warming up on chilly days.

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Ingredients

  • 4-6 oz freshly brewed coffee
  • 1 oz bourbon
  • 1/2 oz coffee liqueur
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional, to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 oz heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Pour hot coffee, bourbon, vanilla, and coffee liqueur into a mug.
  2. Stir, and sweeten to taste with brown sugar (optional).
  3. Hold a small metal spoon, curved side up, against the inside wall of the mug just above the coffee drink.
  4. Pour the heavy cream over the spoon to help it remain mostly on the top of the drink.
  5. Serve immediately.