According to popular lore, this drink dates back to a stormy winter night in the 1940s when a group of air travelers became stranded in a small port town in Ireland. A resourceful bartender provided a double-dose of just what these weary people needed by adding whiskey to coffee, and a classic was born. This drink remains perfect for the nighttime, especially in the winter months when the temperature drops and you want to warm up from the inside out. This particular recipe relies on the tried and true original lineup of coffee, whiskey, and whipped cream, though I’ve given the latter my own twist with the addition of lemon. Think of this on a cold night by the fire, after a day on the ski slopes, or as a well-deserved reward for shoveling the driveway.