Everyone is Irish on March 17th! During the 7 days leading up to the annual feast which celebrates Saint Patrick, the foodies at Chop on the Block will be featuring a traditional Irish recipe. Sláinte!

Here is a deceptively simple recipe for a strong, full bodied Irish Coffee. Watch the video and marvel at the barkeep working his magic at The Buena Vista in San Francisco, California.

Authentic Irish Coffee

1. Fill glass with very hot water to pre-heat, then empty.
2. Pour hot coffee into hot glass until it is about three-quarters full.
3. Drop in two cocktail sugar cubes.
4. Stir until the sugar is thoroughly dissolved.
5. Add full jigger of Irish Whiskey for proper taste and body.
6. Top with a collar of lightly whipped whipping cream by pouring gently over a spoon.
7. Enjoy it while piping hot.

Coming tomorrow: St. Patrick's Day Web Discoveries