Classic Espresso Recipes

Classic Espresso Recipes

• Espresso: a single shot. 1-1.5 fl. oz. served in a preheated demitasse.
• Doppio: (double) espresso, double the above quantity, served in a cappuccino cup.
• Espresso Ristretto: (short or “restricted” espresso): an especially concentrated shot (1 oz. or less) espresso.
• Espresso Lungo: (“long”): a, larger volume of espresso, made either by leaving the machine on longer or by adding hot water to taste to a normal shot.
• Espresso Macchiato: espresso “marked” with a dollop of milk foam.
• Cafe Americano: espresso diluted with hot water to drip coffee strength.
• Espreson con panna: espresso with whipped cream.
• Cappuccino: espresso topped with equal portions of steamed and foamed milk.
• Cafe Latte: espresso with steamed milk containing little or no foam.