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Generally, when you are making an espresso-based drink, follow these rules of mixing order for your best results:
- Flavoring
- Espresso
- Milk
- Garnish
PROVEN FAVORITES
Latte:
Start with a double shot of espresso in a larger cup. Pour the frothed and steamed milk down the side of the cup to cause the milk and espresso to swirl together. The resulting beverage should be almost marbleized in appearance.
You can also add ½ to 1 full ounce of flavored syrup for every 4 ounces of latte if so desired. The amount of milk can be varied according to taste. If desired sprinkle with cinnamon or chocolate. A good rule of thumb is Latte more milk than froth, Capuccino more froth than milk.
Cappuccino:
Begin with a single shot of espresso. Add an equal amount of steamed milk and froth. You should have 1 to 2 ounces of espresso, 1 to 2 ounces of steamed milk, and 1 to 2 ounces of froth in your final beverage. The key to this drink is that all of the parts are balanced. If you use a double shot of espresso, the amount of milk and froth should also be increased.
Café Americano:
Gently pour a single shot or double shot of espresso over 6 ounces of fresh hot water to produce an excellent gourmet coffee. The crema should rise to the top of the finished beverage.
Caffe Mocha
Start with a long pour of mocha syrup to thoroughly coat the bottom of the cup. Follow with a shot of espresso and then add steamed milk (150-170 F). Crown with a generous scoop of whipped cream and lightly sprinkle with sweet ground cocoa.
KEEPING IT SIMPLE
Iced Espresso
Fill a glass with ice 2 oz. espresso 1 oz. Chocolate Syrup 1 oz. half-and-half or milk non-flavored soda water whipped cream, optional
Fill the glass with ice, add syrup, soda water and half-and-half or milk. Stir to combine flavors. Top with whipped cream if desired.
SWEET RECIPES
Milky Way Cappuccino
2 shots of espresso
1 shot of chocolate syrup
1 shot of caramel syrup
Pour coffee and flavorings into cup, fill with steamed milk. Top with foam.
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