IRISH COFFEE

1 cup chilled whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 cup ground coffee
3 cups water
1/2 Irish whiskey or brandy
4 to 8 tsp. sugar

Beat whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla in chilled bowl until stiff; refrigerate.

Prepare coffee in coffee maker.

Heat 4 mugs by rinsing with boiling water. Place 2 tablespoons whiskey and 1-2 teaspoons sugar in each mug. Add coffee and top with whipping cream. Serve immediately.