It's Time to Celebrate National Irish Coffee Day and Irish Coffee Week
Irish coffee has a pretty interesting history. What better way to start Irish Coffee Week and prepare for National Irish Coffee Day on January 25th than with a little background on the classic drink? The Irish Coffee was invented in the winter of 1943. Joe Sheridan, chef at Foynes Port near Limerick, Ireland. Foynes Port, an airbase, was often used as a spot to stop over for longer flights. One night, a flight had a delay, and had to turn back to Foynes Air mid-way through the trip. Chef Joe Sheridan wanted to give the passengers something special for the trouble they had experienced.
Source: chilledmagazine.com