An Irish Coffee And Avocado Toast
Start your day right with the luck o’ the Irish and a very St. Patrick's Day breakfast! This avocado toast is sure to do the trick. Compliment it with a classic Irish coffee to warm you up on a balmy spring morning. These recipes are simple and prepared with minimal ingredients. Fun fact: the holiday dates back to the 17th century! Did you know the shamrock was considered a sacred plant? The three-leaf clover, commonly associated with Ireland, symbolized the beginning of spring. While the Irish have celebrated St. Patrick’s Day for centuries, the tradition of St. Patrick’s Day Parades actually started in the U.S. Pretty interesting, huh? Now onto the recipes!
Irish Coffee Recipe
Note: Restaurants and bars often make this drink super sweet, which is why making it at home is the best way to enjoy the cocktail exactly how you like it.
ingredients:
- ¾ cup coffee (6-8 oz. depending on preference)
- 1-2 oz. Irish whiskey (to preference)
- 1-2 tsp. maple sryup
- whipped cream
directions:
- Brew a fresh cup or pot of coffee, dark roast recommended but choose your favorite blend. Set aside.
- Measure and pour Irish whiskey into a mug. Jameson is a common brand used to make Irish coffees but select your favorite whiskey brand. Add as much or as little as you’d like.
- Sweeten with syrup to balance the whiskey note. Choose an organic maple syrup or spoon in regular sugar or brown sugar instead. Liquid syrups blend the best for consistency. Start with 1 tsp. and add more while adding coffee as you like.
- Add coffee. Gently mix the coffee with whiskey and syrup. Fill mug to preference but leave about ½ inch at the top.
- Top with whipped cream. Add as little or as much whipped cream as you prefer. If you have some extra time, make it from scratch and remember to look for dairy free alternatives as well.
Irish Chocolate Coffee Variation
There are many ways to modify this recipe, but one way we love it is with chocolate! Add a small scoop of chocolate chips before pouring anything into the mug, then a little cocoa powder to enhance the flavor, and top with a few chocolate chips or sprinkles over the whip cream.
Avocado Toast Recipe
Note: If possible, toast bread while eggs are cooking or even prepare avocado spread simultaneously depending on your speed.
ingredients:
- 1 slice sourdough or other bread
- ½ avocado
- salt
- pepper
- red pepper flakes
- olive oil, for drizzling
- 1 egg, poached
- 10+ spinach leaves
directions:
- Scoop avocado into small bowl. Gently fold and mix to keep chunky consistency but blend. Lightly drizzle olive oil and mix in. Add a few twists of freshly ground salt and pepper.
- Fill egg poaching pan about halfway with water or to fill line. Set on stove on medium heat until low rolling boil. Spray one egg cup with nonstick cooking spray. Crack and add egg. Lightly salt. Wait 2-4 minutes until cooked to desired center softness and remove from heat.
- Toast bread. Smear even layer of avocado mix over toast. Add the poached egg in the center. Sprinkle red pepper flakes and spinach leaves on top and add additional salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
St. Patrick’s Day calls for three things: food, drink, and a lot of green! However you plan to spend your day, begin it with a hearty breakfast. With this toast and Irish coffee pairing, you’re sure to have a good one. Happy St. Patty’s!
