There are dozens of coffee drinks that originated in on place but have achieved widespread fame. This is just a small selection from the vast field.
Irish Coffee
There are innumerable drinks in alcohol-consuming nations where the local spirit is served with strong coffee, sugar and whipped or poured cream. Irish coffee is the most famous. The cream should float on top of the sweetened, alcohol-laced coffee. An oft-quoted quip from a writer named Alex Levine states that Irish coffee is the only drink that provides all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat.
