Irish Coffee, History, & Twists! | How to Drink

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[@ozymandias3456]

This will sound horrible to Cocktail enthusiasts but my go to used to be a white Russian variation where I replaced the vodka with butterscotch schnapps, I called it a butterball. Also I should say it wasn't more butterscotch than coffee liqueur but around equal parts with like a lot of milk instead of cream

[@user-tr6sy5lm8l]

Bolivar n O'Darby 1/2 n 1/2 with ice...Cheers!!!...RAL...I call it *The O'Boliby* ..lol

[@pleli]

Please do comparison between different Mr. Black product. I really want to order one, but I couldn't find any reference to which one to get.

[@mattparker9726]

Flannel + Denim, I approve.

[@boxesofzitti]

Out of all the things I love about Greg (and there are a plethora of things), the one I love the most is that he's never afraid to admit when he messes up a drink and works to re-do it and improve it.

[@AxxLAfriku]

WOAH WOAH WOAH!!! Let me get this perfectly straight: You comment something that is completely unrelated to the fact that I have two HAZARDOUSLY HOT girlfriends? Considering that I am the unprettiest KZbinr worldwide, it is really incredible. Yet you did not mention it at all. I am VERY disappointed, dear box

[@Twobitsteak]

Still not exactly sure what he messed up before. Was it using packaged whipped cream?

[@danielschneider1504]

Lived in Ireland for seven years: all the folks I hung out with who drank coffee rather than tea would just make a cup of coffee with whatever they normally had in, then pour in an appropriate amount of whiskey. Job done. Those who drank tea rather than coffee, poured an appropriate amount of whiskey in their tea. Job done. In all cases, repeat as needed

[@normtrooper4392]

Tea and whisky? That's a new one

[@danielschneider1504]

@@normtrooper4392 Sweet milky tea with a splash of Jameson's or Tullamore Dew is looovely! I worked there as a field archaeologist, and it was exactly what you wanted after working out on a rainy, cold Irish day.

[@normtrooper4392]

@@danielschneider1504 wow, that sounds lovely. I don't drink but if I did, it sounds like it would be perfect

[@nitrobw1]

Coffee or tea optional

[@monkeybench]

That's ah...that's just alcoholism 😂 if you're getting to the stage of adding Jameson to your Lyons you have a problem 😂

[@nickhallal8630]

I like how Greg was hesitant to bring a new apron on the show because now I'm imagining some guy watching this going, "Hm, new apron. I don't like the cut of this guy's jib anymore."

[@AMSinc301]

New apron completely changed the show's dynamic. This guy just ain't likeable now.

[@henkvandebeek7921]

That apron really tied the room together!

[@elfieblue3175]

I'm a sucker for grommets.

[@alphaamino]

Nah, greg's as goofy as always. This new guy, on the other hand...

[@palehorserider26]

Big city Greg and his high falootin aprons, what's next, a shirt without holes?!

[@VashMaverick09]

The apron looks dope if you like it wear it and that dope effect of you passing the drink to your self was fun and awesome and very on brand for you. As far as you using the thermos for coffee and even tea episodes is fine I'm always for creators having easier lives. This is an awesome episode so far and I'm dying to make these and will so in the future.

[@skjaldulfr]

I prefer the traditional apron for being comparatively elegant in its simplicity.

[@flintmech]

"I'm always for creators having easier lives." - Well said!

[@DaraghDaly96]

Quick nitpick; Foynes port became 'The Shannon Airport' because it was by the river Shannon. It would never be called Shannon's airport as it is not owned by a person called Shannon.

[@howtodrink]

Damn my Americanness... thank you, but I can’t fix it now🤷‍♂️

[@DaraghDaly96]

@@howtodrink Nay stress, with March 17th coming up the redemption story can be sticking the landing on the Paddy's/Patty's day choice.

[@FalconOfStorms]

@@DaraghDaly96 it's Paddy's of course, named after the famous rice fields of Scotland.

[@scottybassman]

@@FalconOfStorms St. Paddy, the patron saint of rice farmers

[@donmccormick615]

He really hits us with the serving himself bit, and plays it off cool like he didn’t just blow my mind right there

[@DeGouzaru]

I've made a version of irish coffee from my Army buddy's recipe (he's a second generation immigrant from Ireland), where you basically steep coffee in whiskey overnight in the fridge. I chose some jim bean vanilla and folgers to experiment and it was delicious. Very very strong in caffeine and alcohol so I ended up mixing it with regular coffee like a liquor but the taste was amazing. By far the smoothest adult coffee beverage I've had without sugar.

[@aarondorobek4903]

Like the coffee grounds?

[@DeGouzaru]

@@aarondorobek4903 yeah, it was about half a cup of grounds for most of a bottle of whiskey

[@brandonguerrero6401]

My girlfriend said it the other day and I can’t help but agree, she said something along the lines of ‘he seems like the type of bartender I wouldn’t be afraid to ask about drinks’, you make spirits and their history accessible and friendly, recently set up my own bar and we both thank you!

[@NeonRazor7]

I've been putting orange peel in my coffee for years when it's in season. A swath or two expressed and dropped in the bottom of my mug with vanilla creamer and hot coffee. By the time I drink to the bottom it's an orange chocolate candy. Could do the same with iced coffee but I peel most of an orange in a spiral and pack against the glass as a coil around the ice. Also, half a cracked cinnamon stick in hot coffee. Right in the grounds for steeping or in the bottom of your mug. Do it

[@scottybassman]

You could try a star anise pod in the grounds too, great stuff!

[@katrinahockman5561]

@@scottybassman DUDE, that one sounds right up may alley... unfortunately I'm probably the only coffee drinker in my house that would like that, so... darn, I guess I get it all to myself... 😉☕

[@CartmanUK26]

Going to restaurants back in the UK as a kid you would always see “Liqueur Coffees” on the after dinner drinks menu, there was a selection: Irish Coffee - Irish Whiskey Gaelic Coffee - Scotch Calypso Coffee - Tia Maria French Coffee - Cognac There may have been others but I don’t remember them off hand.

[@ninjacole803]

Still very common! Many renamed the french coffee to the “Royale” and scotch isn’t so common now Source: working as a bar-back!

[@Praephyr]

In the north of France we had "le g'nief" , as we call it , it was a cup coffee served with some genièvre , an eau-de-vie with juniper berries , some say it is the gin's ancestor . We still find the alcohol but it was so much vilified because of the local high alcohol consumption that most of the people forgot about the liquor and the coffee .

[@user-lv8dn8gw9z]

Baileys and Russian is two other examples, Baileys being (obvs) baileys and Russian being vodka. How I was taught to do it was 1. Heat your glass with hot water (put a spoon in it so it doesn't crack) 2. Empty your glass out and add a teaspoon of coffee 3. Add sugar if the customer wants it, add your alcohol and add hot water until you're about 3/4 the ways up the glass 4. Using a combination of (hand) whipped and liquid cream, pour over the back of a hot spoon I'm aware using instant coffee might be a bit of a sin to some

[@removelimitbreak7524]

Greg handing himself a drink is the story of my life.

[@BigDumbBlair]

Burning himself with hot water reminds me of the flaming moe episode

[@DH-xw6jp]

Flaming Moe ended with a broken toe.

[@TheRepty818]

Boy do I enjoy hanging out with you Greg. At the end of the day nothing helps me wind down more than watching a new video from you while mixing a similar drink based on what ingredients I have off hand.

[@thomashoffman2456]

Orange juice and kahlua makes a "tootsie roll". So, oj and coffee do go well together. Try it out.

[@thomashoffman2456]

I've made them with the Patron Cafe XO as well.

[@michaelo5665]

It's a personal thing I believe. I for one enjoy all my breakfasts with a big glass of oj and a cup of black coffee because I love the interplay of flavors. Not mixed of course but sipped alternately.

[@evancorr7731]

It was invented in Foynes near where I'm from but it wasn't a traditional airport the planes at the time would land on the River Shannon and were known as flying boats. The drink was literally created to warm passengers up after a flight to New York had to turn back due to bad weather Great to see you covering this, keep up the good work

[@James-tk6vm]

I've been talking about needing to learn how to make irish coffee for days. Thanks

[@wingracer1614]

It's almost as simple as a Jack and Coke. It's just fresh brewed coffee, sugar to taste, Irish Whiskey and cream. Nothing else is needed and it's wonderful.

[@QWERTYCommander]

@@wingracer1614 Just gotta make sure to put at least 2 teaspoons of sugar in it so that the coffee is properly thickened, for the cream to float on top and not mix in with the coffee.

[@michaelb1761]

I would suggest using white sugar cubes as that's what they use at the Buena Vista, and I've tried different sugars including granulated versus cubed. Strangely, the white sugar cube truly does taste "right" as compared to granulated sugar, which makes no sense to me. Definitely, stay away from other sweeteners, as they make a big difference, and make sure the coffee is strong. I use a frother to whip the heavy cream just to thicken it a bit, just don't go as far as whipped cream. Been to Buena Vista several times, and they are not stingy with the whiskey. I haven't been there in a number of years now, but I believe they were using Jameson's.

[@runninboomer]

Lately my wife has been turning our Mr. Black into a caramel sauce, so we can add it to our morning coffee and it's amazing. Cheers 🥂

[@MrBlackSpirits]

That sounds incredible!

[@venia6006]

5:49 that transition with double greg caught me by surprise there won't lie

[@KevinKos]

I can't wait to get my first bottle of Mr. Black in the mail, I'm so freaking excited they reached out. And I'm trying the Scotch Coffee for sure, that sounds amazing!

[@jmsmith1767]

I’m a Middle School Social Studies Teacher... your channel intersects in the best way. I’m a Social Studies Teacher so I LOVE History, I chose to spend my life around pre-teens to teens so on weekends I need booze 🥃🤣

[@DeDraconis]

If this matters at all to you: I didn't notice the apron change at all. People change their clothes, it's fine.

[@donthaveajungian]

Going in my fave Greg moments bank - "You are senpai. Is that a sex thing?"

[@georc16]

If it weren't for this comment and me wanting context, i would have left the vid early and missed out on that gem, so thank you. "Is that a sex thing? I hope not" haha

[@themountaintoppsychos916]

Yesterday I just took some ingredients I had and made a Kentucky Mocha: 4 dashes Chocolate Bitters .3 oz - creme de cacao .5 oz - coffee syrup (I just make really sweet coffee) .5 oz - jameson coldbrew 2 oz - bourbon (I used 4 roses yellow) And I really enjoyed it

[@singinmyhrtout4u]

Thank you, Greg! We've been looking for Mr. Black for so long and our local liquor stores kept telling me they were out of stock. Finally talked to the customer service desk and found out Mr. Black only distributed to our state for a limited time. Recently ordered directly and used your code. Thanks for introducing us to it. (So much better than Kahlua or any other coffee liqueur.)

[@theverdentone]

My own Creation: "The Dude in a Cadillac" 1 oz vodka 2 oz of Kahlua or Mr. Black Top with heavy cream Garnish with two dashes Frangelico Build in a low ball over ice and enjoy

[@lxxwj]

frangelico... helllllllllll yeah

[@mrsadrobot]

That sounds really, really good.

[@MrBlackSpirits]

Sounds tasty!

[@dudeist_priest]

I could abide, gonna have to try that!

[@TehCoD1KNifER15]

Do you add sugar/simple syrup to the mr black version? Cause it’s a lot less sweet than Kahlua

[@SirFrederick]

My Irish Coffee recipe: Cup O'Coffee, pour some whiskey, eh, good enough amount. Some cream, yep

[@zacktackett5739]

You may have been joking, but I would love a Flavor Spectrum for drinks!

[@DH-xw6jp]

Seconded.

[@TirepatchKing]

One great part of getting an Irish Coffee at the Buena Vista is taking a seat at the bar and watching the bartenders make a whole row of them at once.

[@Klagermeister]

I recently took up mixology as a hobby, and your videos are an absolute GODSEND. After watching your first video and making my drink in that way, I can safely say you've added Irish Coffee to my list of preferred drinks, particularly on a frigid night to warm me up before bed! Can't wait to try these versions as well, and serve them to guests; I know they will be fantastic!

[@jg1084542]

An aeropress or a French press could fix the issue of moving a coffee maker. Already have the kettle 🤷‍♀️

[@bombshellblonde544]

He used a Chemex last time, but presumably he wanted to change as much as possible so people didn't squawk at him

[@Pkl26]

My bottle of Mr Black arrived today, and I'm literally drinking the Whiskey version right now, with a plan to try the Scotch one later. Great recipe as always. I'm a massive fan of your channel,. and you're 100% responsible for getting me in to mixology after trying your New York sour.

[@shoshanadudley2689]

Holy wow, the Mr. Black Cold Brew version is SO GOOD!!!! For my birthday my boyfriend made me a flight of all three of these variations (full size...because birthday) and they're all honestly perfect, but the cold brew version is my go-to Irish coffee from now on ❤❤❤ Thanks for the unintentional birthday gift, Greg!!!

[@dundervevo6842]

"The Brunch Breaker" - 1 ounce Bundaberg rum - 1.5 ounce Mr Black - 2 ounces cold black coffee (left out after breakfast) - 2 ounces cold black Earl Grey tea (left out after breakfast) - 1/2 ounce of Chilli/ Lavender syrup - 2 dashes of bitters - stirred and served in a shitted out enamel mug over a whole ice cube I'm open to alterations

[@MrBlackSpirits]

Brilliant!

[@MrSplic3r]

Digging the syrup variations!

[@michaelmunday1171]

If you enjoy the orange in the coffee, at a bar I work at, we do 1.5oz of Jameson and .5oz of Gran Mariner and a hefty pour of Vermont maple syrup for a maple irish coffee.

[@grainelev8tor26]

Greg: “this is my only fancy goblet, so let’s not break it” Greg: immediately pours boiling water onto hand while holding fancy goblet

[@danielbickford3458]

I like neither coffee nor alcohol and yet here I am watching this with pleasure.

[@cloudbroken]

I started adding orange bitters to my coffee during the pandemic on a whim and found it a great combination.

[@dreamingwolf8382]

My favorite Scotch Coffee is with Laphroig 10, Mr Black if I’m going coldbrew / Cafe Du Monde with chicory for regular, Heavy cream shaken, and garnish with a bay leaf

[@MrBlackSpirits]

That sounds incredible

[@dreamingwolf8382]

@@MrBlackSpirits You’re welcome to use the recipe - I Call it ‘Smoke on the water’

[@08ranaiu]

Currently attempting to help “validate your existence”....not that hard though; your channel is awesome, you’re an awesome dude; so happy I found this channel; keep doing what you’re doing; and maybe one fine day post COVID, we’ll stumble into the same pub/speakeasy/bar around the city; wouldn’t hesitate to buy you a tasty beverage! Cheers

[@boozeontherocks]

Greg, I love it. And it ts awesome, And Mr Black thanks for working with Greg to bring us some more great cocktails.

[@jasonreid611]

Good show...enjoyed this one.

[@miles4004]

You know jameson sells cold brew coffee whiskey it's literally irish whiskey they steep coffee in

[@CurlyTheCat]

An aero press would solve the coffee portability issue, you could also pick up a pour-over coffee maker if you want a whole other crowd reminding you that you’re doing it wrong. Either way, both methods make for satisfying close-ups through a clear glass.

[@Mandalor98]

I’m an avid watcher now and I use this channel as a recipe book for honing my skill in this great new hobby for me. Made the original Irish coffee for St. Patrick’s day today and love the cocktail. Also made an alternate for my wife as she only loves sweeter cocktails. Made the original but used 1/3rd oz Tullamore, and 3/4 oz Kahlua with a few dashes of cocoa bitters. Tastes lovely if you have a sweet tooth with your coffee!

[@miketree7715]

I was introduced to the Chocolate Espresso Martini while Cruising on the Marella Celebration. It restarted my cocktail obsession.

[@chadkreutzer1552]

A Mr. Black coffee cocktail I created for a competition last year, based on the Penicillin: The Excedrine 2oz Mr. Black .5oz Mezcal .5oz Canton .5oz Honey Syrup .75 oz Lemon Juice Add everything to a shaker and shake with ice Double strain over a big rock into a double rocks glass Express and garnish with a lemon peel

[@MrBlackSpirits]

Sounds incredible!

[@Chinalakesnake]

I love your channel man, as someone aspiring to become a bartender/owner of a speakeasy style restaurant, you are an inspiration.

[@connerdobson2906]

"Kings Crown" 1.5 oz coffee liqueur of choice .5 oz aged white rum .5 oz orange juice .5 oz cinnamon syrup + .5 oz simple or balance to taste 2 dashes xocolatl mole bitters Shake, serve over big rock, garnish with orange twist Enjoy

[@MrBlackSpirits]

Sounds tasty

[@dbatchison]

I started stocking Mr Black because of your videos and I gotta say, it really is the best in the world of coffee liquors. So nice

[@IanBoyte]

I've been making a very pleasant coffee old fashioned with 1.5 oz bourbon, 1oz coffee liquor, .5oz simple syrup, and orange bitters. I have been thinking of swapping out that bourbon with some scotch, maybe a Monkey Shoulder.

[@rolansmusic]

It's really simple and it doesn't sound like it would work, but a single shot of vodka in a cup of black coffee is pure magic. It brings out crazy notes in the coffee that are usually hidden

[@dougseip5853]

Irish Coffee is my all-time favorite cocktail. Definitely going to try it with scotch; thanks, Greg.

[@dranorcat44]

i love me a scotch coffee! dark roast, with grand old par 12 year, cocoa powder and a twist, with cream or blackstrap unsulfured molasses. in fact, ima make a a venti of that right now.

[@Karatejin]

Well, i will have to try that out! Nice video! Cheers!

[@UckiStudent]

This is perfect timing! I got Mr Black for my brother, now he has an improved Irish Coffee recipe to try.

[@MrBlackSpirits]

Incredible, cheers!

[@NeverEmTyBottle]

I also really like the orange oils with the coffee, very underrated combo. Coffee cocktails are amazing I love playing around with what goes best with coffee/coffee liqueur. Cheers!

[@princepsangelusmors]

Love me some Jamaican Coffee, its a little twist I made on the Irish Coffee using Jamaican rum: - 1 oz (30 ml) Appleton Estate 12 - ½ oz (15 ml) Smith & Cross - ½ oz (15 ml) rich demerara syrup - ¼ oz (7.5 ml) St Elizabeth Allspice Dram - 3 oz (90 ml) hot brewed coffee (Jamaican Blue Mountain, single origin, dark roast) - I use V60 coffee, but Chemex should work too! - 1 oz (30 ml) heavy cream (floated) Garnish: freshly-grated nutmeg If you try it let me know how you like it! Demerara syrup can be scaled down or up to taste. I, myself, have a sweet tooth. I think the allspice dram really gives it a nice oomph.

[@spudbutt3277]

I was just rewatching the old Irish coffee episode this morning at 1AM, so this update is a pleasant surprise

[@muggletoast2231]

I just ordered Mr. Black from their website and made the cold brew Irish coffee and their cold fashioned. They were both fantastic. Thank you for introducing me to them.

[@BashfulMollusc]

At my bar we sweeten the cream a tad with vanilla-sugar, and we use Jameson. It’s damn fine. In my own time, I make what I dub the "Overtime" Which consists of equal measures of a whisky of choice, ie at hand, and kahlua. About a shot of each and half a cup of coffee with a couple dashes of angostura. It’s nice and warm and perfect for winter. It’s also very good when you have a bar shift after a full day shift, but you didn’t hear that from me.

[@xMorumoto]

I have the caskmates stout edition at home, would you say that’d work too? Or would it sweeten the drink too much?

[@BashfulMollusc]

@@xMorumoto Dunno, I guess it comes down to personal presence.

[@jakesimpson64]

Love the enamel mug. Best way to drink coffee imo

[@darylmolinejr.6166]

I make a similer cocktail to the last one, but I use connemara peated whiskey and instead of syrup, I use an Irish cream for the sweetness. Cream stired in not floated. And I so agree with the smoke really adding to the drink. Thanks so much.

[@adamlebner8429]

Accidentally whipped my cream into butter the other night making your Sir Coffee. Which was awesome BTW, highly recommend.

[@lttrbox]

This is awesome! My father asked for Irish whisky for Irish coffee for his birthday tomorrow. I'm giving him Clontarf Single Malt, because that's what the guys at Dead Rabbit are using. And now I can show him this video. Thanks, Greg!

[@coaxill4059]

I must say, I strongly prefer this apron to the usual. It has all the same charm and character, and then some. The symmetry and industrial quality make it look like a piece of art.

[@tiffanysullivan5454]

I'm Irish and it's my birthday tomorrow!!!! Gonna pick up some Mr. Black, thank you!!!!😘😘😁😁😁🍾🍷🍸🍹🍺🍻🥂🥃🧉🏺🤣

[@MrBlackSpirits]

Happy Birthday Tiffany!

[@tiffanysullivan5454]

@@MrBlackSpirits thank you!!! I'm 50 today!!! 😳😳🤯🤯🤯🤣

[@TheNerdySimulation]

Your editing never fails to delight, Greg. I mean, you're just a delight in general so it comes through in many aspects, but still: Keep up the excellent work! ^-^ Oh, also was there a reason the radio was removed from the set? I know I liked it, but I'm often not in alignment with the opinions of most other viewers (also, glad to finally see the new apron making it onto the show. It looks great!)

[@duckdog8052]

I do rye and cold brew concentrate, 2:1 with a splash of orange oleo saccharum for sweetness

[@kipfaircloth3422]

I found this in Hillmich's Ultimate Bar Book and have been loving it. I've been subbing the Tia Maria for a local coffee liquor. Jamaica Coffee 1oz Jamaican rum 1oz Tia Maria 6-8oz hot coffee Whipped cream Pinch of groud allspice

[@pulpi1]

I had to order a bottle of Mr Black after this video. And just ordered 2 more bottles. Best Coffee liquor I've had. Thanks for drinks!

[@JimmyNails27]

I got my first bottle of Mr black a bit ago because you recommended it and I am loving it. Ps. That twin peaks reference was perfect

[@MrBlackSpirits]

Great to hear Jimmy, cheers!

[@georgiospyrgiotakisphd4563]

One of the first drinks I had was Sheridans. It was a dual bottle and one side had a coffee liquor and the other one had a cream. As you poured the cream was floating on top. Now I know where it came from.

[@richardarmitage5976]

2 spoons brown / demerara 1ounce favorite Irish whiskey Brew coffee steep grains and water in thermos for 15 minutes and filter through chemex type filter. Add 3 once of coffee stir well Add 1 oz. Of heavy cream to shaker with .5 spoon white sugar and .5 oz. Of favorite irish whiskey dry shake 20 seconds and float. I like the traditional glass mug. I like coffee bean garnish. My favorite wiskey for this is redbreast any year. Bushmills 10 is really good to. Laphroaig is great but you know......

[@areminderofwhatweare]

I’m a trucker and spend most of my time away from home (in NM at the moment), and I’ve got to say your NJ pronunciations of things definitely helps a bit with that homesickness.

[@gruggerduggerhoose]

Its really cool to see a proper version of the drink me and my mates would drink on a sunday morning as a curer in the middle of a weekender. Except ours was typically just random instant coffee and whatever cheap whisky was hiding in the cupboard that morning lol Edit: greg, brother, its no glass-goe, if you’re wanting to keep in with your celtic brothers and sisters, its Glez-ga 😂

[@jwestl3y]

Yay! We’re back to drinking real drinks

[@AmericanBusinessman422]

Second that

[@lilpackerfreak]

The Buena Vista is a classic location in SF! I remember going there with my parents before i could drink and just watching the bar tender pour 10+ cups of this stuff at a time.

[@gdp3rd]

I came across this video delving into your back-catalog, and the Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee sounds like the answer to a drink I've been playing around with for a couple of years but was lacking something. Mine is called either the Black Irishman or the Jim Plunkett (I keep going back and forth on the name), and consists of Kahlúa and Powers Gold Label. I keep cutting back on the Kahlúa because it was too sweet -- Mr Black sounds like the solution. Thank you, and Sláinte!

[@2wheelmaniacrides]

what a coincedence I was looking at my whiskey collection and my cold brew liquor and poured a similar cocktail earlier today and as I finished my drink I went to KZbin and here you are doing the same thing. Thank you good sir.

[@MrBlackSpirits]

It was fate!

[@Cocktailsmixology]

Irish coffee and history the perfect combination 🙌🏽

[@karkona3800]

The new apron does look pretty snazzy! It might even be a neat idea to change aprons on the regular along with your watches. Keep the flannel shirts to stay in brand of your look as well!

[@drthmik]

I used a Locally made Coffee Liqueur and Red Breast Irish Whiskey I don't keep citrus around so I put a couple shakes of Orange Bitters into the Half and Half before shaking

[@jordanfield111]

My absolute FAVORITE coffee cocktail at the moment is this: South of No North by Chris Langston: 1.5 oz tequila reposado 0.5 oz simple syrup (1:1, would be like 3/8 oz of your 2:1 syrup) 0.5 oz Cynar 1 oz cold brew (or ice brewed) coffee. MUST be a fruity, natural-processed Ethiopian (preferably from the Harrar region, but a natural-processed Yirgacheffe also works) 1 egg white 2 dashes Bittermens Mole bitters (on top of the foam) Dry shake, wet shake, strain into coupe. Dash (drop) 2 dashes (about 20 drops) of Mole bitters on top of the foam. Swirl it around if you like. Cannot overstate how brilliant the combination of Cynar and coffee is. In fact, I have another example of this combo that's pretty much just as good: Barnaby Jones by Maura McGuigan: 1.5 oz Famous Grouse blended scotch (or another lightly-smoky blended scotch) 0.5 oz Cynar 0.5 oz real, high-quality maple syrup (grade B/grade A "dark and robust" or whatever the hell they call it now) 0.5 oz heavy cream 1 whole egg 12 coffee beans (they help to whip the cream and the egg and add some coffee flavor when shaken) grated cinnamon for garnish Dry shake, wet shake, strain into coupe. Grated cinnamon on top.

[@patrickfulmer9596]

Scalds himself and suddenly channels the voice of Miss Piggy. Cheers!

[@Liftedkilt]

I bought a bottle of Mr. Black at the liquor store next to the grocery store in Somerville, NJ. It is seriously delicious.

[@MrBlackSpirits]

Thanks for the kind words! What drinks have you been making lately?

[@johnnywalking83]

You are one of the most entertaining people on youtube. Love your videos. They always leave me with a smile and laugh.

[@Evildaddy911]

my favourite boozey coffees are using a funky Jamaican rum. 1oz rum with 6oz of a hazelnut and/or vanilla flavoured coffee is incredible. The best, however, is mixing 1.5oz rum with a double shot (2oz) of espresso. Fill a highball glass with a couple scoops of butterscotch ice cream and pour the mix over it. give the glass a swirl or gentle stir and enjoy

[@samuraichef21]

This reminds me of the Rüdesheimer (Reed-es-hi-mer) coffee. My Family always has this during the holidays. Basically switch out the Whiskey for Brandy (Asbach brandy) with chocolate shavings on top. Simple, easy, delicious!!

[@flintmech]

As of right now Mr. Black's US website will give you 2 of those mugs for free if you buy any 3 bottles and I'm honestly considering it because I love Mr. Black so much. I don't see any other way to get one from them directly.

[@Anthzz04]

lol the chances! I sat down with a scotch coffee as this notification popped up. Perfect timing. I was enjoying it black myself, I was hesitant to go the white russian route with scotch but you've got me pining to try it!

[@kellanlax6419]

Hey! Would you ever consider doing an episode on shrubs? I’ve been buying them a lot lately to enhance straight spirits and I would love to make my own!

[@leosklein575]

I love smokey scotch and I'm getting a bottle of mr black tomorrow...so I guess I know what I'm doing with those!

[@MrBlackSpirits]

Let us know how it turns out!

[@wonderlandman106]

i guess this'd technically count as a coffee cocktail, but there's this drink i made after challenging myself to invent a drink using the Coca-Cola with coffee drinks, and im proud of how it turned out and wanted to share in the hopes you, Greg, will see. i call it a Fruit Bat - 2 oz. Dark rum - .5 oz. Simple syrup - .5 oz. fresh squeezed mandarin orange juice - .5 oz. Orange liqueur - 1 dash bitters - 6 oz. Coca-Cola and coffee dark blend - .5 oz. Cream (heavy cream or half and half) Shake rum, syrup, mandarin orange juice, liqueur, and bitters with ice, strain into a glass with ice, top with Coca-Cola and coffee and cream, stir, garnish with a mandarin orange slice

[@angelwhispers2060]

Is that angostura bitters?

[@wonderlandman106]

@@angelwhispers2060 no, the store I bought them from didn't have Angostura, so I had to settle for peychaud's, I'm fairly new mixed drinks that call for bitters so I don't know how peychaud's compares to Angostura, but it's what I used

[@nbergstedt]

I’m always looking for more good ideas on how to integrate coffee into my cocktails, so I love your Mr. Black videos. I also particularly like scotch, so I was looking forward to trying the scotch coffee... but use real coffee. I did everything that you did to spec (I’m currently out of all Islay scotch, but I did use Highland Park 12), only I cut the Mr. Black in half and used an ounce of espresso as well. Shaken and served on a big rock. Try it. Might be my new favorite thing.

[@MrBlackSpirits]

Sounds tasty

[@apefu]

Orange juice and coffee actually go surprisingly well together. Yes. I was coerced into trying it, but it tasted very good. I would never have tried it on my own.

[@jacktingey7886]

Don't feel bad about your old Irish Coffee episode. It was a great episode, and you enjoyed it a lot! Yeah, it may not have been "proper", but if the drink you like is in the glass, YOU DID IT RIGHT. You do you, Greg!

[@Mechamaniac]

Made the third drink tonight with Laphroiag and an ounce of heavy cream and it was awesome!

[@witchstix]

Whatever your commentary in other videos on scotch and coffee, namely Laphroaig....I've had a tiramisu and Laphroaig combo that was out of this world!!! Having seen said other video before this one, I'm so happy you enjoyed a scotch with peat and smoke that paired with coffee and a wee hint of chocolate. I'm reaffirmed in my tasting of the tiramisu and Scotch!

[@stevenjones2470]

I tryed the hot coffee with a shot of tullamore dew, but i used coole swan mixed with double cresm for the head and it was lovely