IRISH COFFEE with Séan Cummings

By Judy Brotton

Following the demise of the old Séan Cummings Irish Pub and “funeral procession” to the new location at 7522 N. May, it’s pennies on the bar and business as usual! Open at 4 p.m. seven days a week, experience a real Irish pub scene on Sundays when any number of musicians stop in to jam. 

On a snowy day, Sean treated us to coffee with just a nip of whiskey. There’s nothing like an Irish Coffee, sipped through the cream, to warm you even on Oklahoma’s coldest of days, especially when served with a side of Irish Soda Bread. He also made a creamy variation, then whipped up an Irish Mint milk shake – a treat for the young at heart! Sean does serve American food, but when you visit, try the traditional Irish fare, such as Bangers and Mash, Irish Stew, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Shepard’s Pie, and thick Potato Soup. 

TRADITIONAL IRISH COFFEE

Place 2 sugar cubes (or 2 tsp. sugar) in a coffee mug

Add 2 ½ oz. Jameson Irish Whiskey

Fill mug with hot black coffee

Top with whipped cream

Drizzle with Crème de Menthe

IRISH COFFEE WITH BAILEY’S

Place 2 sugar cubes (or 2 tsp. sugar) in a coffee mug

Add 1 ¼ oz. Jameson Irish Whiskey

And 1 ¼ oz. Bailey’s Irish Cream

Fill mug with hot black coffee

Top with whipped cream

Drizzle with Crème de Menthe

IRISH MINT

In blender, place 1 large scoop of vanilla ice cream

Add ¾ oz. white Crème de Cacao

And ¾ oz. Crème de Menthe

Top with ¾ oz. Irish Mist (a lovely Irish liqueur)

Blend until thick

Top with a sprig of mint

SEAN’S FAVORITE IRISH TOASTS

May your home always be too small

To hold all of your friends.

May you be poor in misfortune, rich in blessings;

Slow to make enemies, quick to make friends;

And may you know nothing but happiness

From this day forward.