Lunch: Irish Coffee

Recipe by Colin Cowie Irish coffee is a perfect way to end the evening. This one is especially divine. Recipe courtesy of lifestyle expert Colin Cowie.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Cinnamon

Health benefits of Irish Coffee

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).

Ingredients

3 c. heavy or whipping cream
7 tbsp. sugar
1 c. Irish whiskey
6 c. rich, hot brewed coffee
Grated nutmeg or ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, beat cream and 3 tablespoons sugar until very soft peaks form (consistency should be just pourable). Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Heat 8 wineglasses by pouring very hot water into them. Drain water; add 2 tablespoons whiskey to each glass.
Stir remaining 4 tablespoons sugar into coffee until dissolved. For each drink, fill glass with coffee to within 1 1/4 inch from top. Hold large spoon upside down over top of glass; gradually pour whipped cream over back of spoon onto coffee (cream should float on top, about 1 inch thick). Sprinkle with nutmeg or cinnamon, if desired.

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