1 c Chilled whipping cream

1/4 c Powdered sugar

1 ts Vanilla

3/4 c Ground coffee

3 c Water

1/2 c Irish whiskey or brandy

4 ts To 8 ts granulated sugar

Beat whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla in chilled 1.5-quart bowl until stiff; refrigerate. Prepare coffee as directed in "about coffee", using 3/4 cup coffee and 3 cups water. Heat 4 mugs or Irish coffee glasses by rinsing with boiling water; drain. Place 2 tb whiskey and 1 to 2 ts granulated sugar in each mug; stir. Pour hot coffee into each mug. Top with whipped cream; serve immediately. 4 servings (about 3/4 cup each); 280 calories per serving. Source: Betty Crocker's Cookbook, 6th Edition