Irish coffee is a caffeinated alcoholic drink consisting of Irish whiskey, hot coffee and sugar, which has been stirred and topped with cream. The coffee is drunk through the cream.
One method of adding the cream
Preparing Irish coffee by gently running the cream over a spoon into the glass. Dublin, 2022
A caffeinated alcoholic drink is a drink that contains both alcohol and a significant amount of caffeine. Caffeine, a stimulant, masks some of the depressant effects of alcohol. However, in 2010 and 2011, this type of drink faced criticism for posing health risks to its drinkers. In some places there is a ban on caffeinated alcoholic drinks.
Anhydrous caffeine, the product of the decaffeination process. For many caffeinated alcoholic drinks, this is a primary source of caffeine.
Sample of absolute ethanol
In certain parts of Scotland, Buckfast Tonic Wine is associated with drinkers who are prone to committing anti-social behaviour when drunk.