Espresso drink recipe - doppio anyone?

My favourite espresso drink recipe is a doppio espresso – a double shot. I love it in a espresso cup. I’m partial to the illy brand whch are collectors items.

But there’s nothing like a illy cup designed by Matteo Thun, for my doppio at home. Experts have described this as the “perfect espresso cup”.

However, later in the day when I am in need of a high octane pick up – I’ll have a “red-eye”. That’s a cup of drip coffee with an espresso depth charge in it…love the look many will give you when you order one. Sort of like you might be a little crazy!

Another find espresso drink is the Americano. One shot of espresso plus hot water to taste. I like it strong but generally add 6-8 ounces of water.

Do you like whipped cream. Who doesn’t? What about an espresso con panna – a single shot with a dollop of whipped cream on top…

Or a breve –espresso shot with hot half and half cream.

How about a hot chocolate espresso? Espresso, chocolate syrup, a little vanilla, hot milk and whipped cream on top. Now that’s good.

But my all time favorite and my introduction to espresso was in Key West Florida when I stopped by a little outdoor café and ordered a coffee. They asked me if I wanted milk and I said yes. I got a Cuban café con leche which is kind of like café au lait but Spanish style. They added sugar, heated milk and gave me a piece of hot buttered bread to go with it…ah…si!

Don’t tell anyone but many years later a Cuban friend told me a little secret. They don’t use espresso as the coffee but rather a dark roast drip coffee. I’m not sure I want to believe him but if you are ever in Key West or Miami – grab a café con leche.

If you are having a few people over for dinner and want to impress or just want a pretty fine tasting coffee drink try our



espresso martini

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