Irish Coffee

Directions

1. 1
   Warm an Irish coffee glass or mug by filling with hot water, then draining.
2. 2
   Make Demerara syrup: Put the sugar and 1/2 cup water into a small saucepan; place over low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
3. 3
   Let cool.
4. 4
   Whip the cream in a cold mixing bowl until it acquires a ropy consistency.
5. 5
   Quickly place in refrigerator until needed.
6. 6
   Build the drink in the warmed glass: put in 1/2 ounce of syrup (store the rest in refrigerator for future drinks), then the whiskey, then the coffee.
7. 7
   Gently spoon cream onto the top until cream is at least 3/4 -inch thick; if whipped properly, it should float.
8. 8
   Dust with nutmeg.