Espresso originated in Italy, appreciated and embraced by countries all over the world. Enjoy a cup of delicious strong and aromatic espresso on November 23 as we celebrate World Espresso Day!
Espresso is a concentrated form of coffee served in small, strong shots served in a demitasse and is the base for many coffee drinks. A good espresso always comes with an unmistakable appearance, intense fragrance, rich aroma, full-bodied and aromatic.
Here are some interesting Espresso recipes curated by Abdul Sahid Khan, Head Trainer, Lavazza India:
Irish Coffee IB (ice blended)
Strong frozen espresso coffee you should try making at home. It's a tasty, delicious, and very simple recipe, and can be tried with alcohol.
Ingredients
60ml Espresso shot
100ml sweetened cream
20ml Irish flavor
1 small Cadbury bar
4-6 ice cubes
Whipped cream for garnish
Directions
Brew espresso using darker roasts like puro gusto or gusto crema.
In a blender add all the ingredients with fresh espresso and blend it smoothly.
Pour it into the glass and garnish with whipped cream. Enjoy!
You can replace the Irish flavor with 30ml of Irish whiskey.
House blend Lemonade
Surprise your friends and colleagues with your favorite blend. This espresso lemonade is refreshing, flavourful, easy to make, and with an amazing aroma.
Ingredients
45ml Espresso shot
20ml Simple syrup
15ml Lemon juice
100ml water
4-6 ice cubes
2 slices of lemon for garnish
Directions
Brew espresso using a medium roast blend, and remove crema.
Put all 3 ingredients into a cocktail shaker including ice cubes and shake it well.
Pour it into a chilled pilsner, top it with extra ice cubes and garnish with lemon slices.
Enjoy your refreshing house-blend lemonade.
Espresso Mocha Smoothie
This coffee is the perfect combination of freshly brewed espresso and chocolate. You'll love the sweetness of chocolate and the strong coffee flavor with the richness of whipped cream on top.
Ingredients
45ml Espresso shot
100ml almond milk
1 banana, frozen
1 scoop of chocolate powder
2-4 ice cubes
whipped cream
Directions
Brew espresso using a medium roast blend, and cool it down.
Put all ingredients into a blender and mix until smooth.
Serve in a glass and garnish with whipped cream.
Add additional toppings of your choice, Enjoy!
Roasted Almond Mocha
This espresso-based hot coffee is magical! It's nutty, chocolaty, delicious, and must-try coffee. It's pure vegan coffee.
Ingredients
45ml Espresso shot
15ml Dark Chocolate Syrup
150ml almond milk
Roasted almond flakes for garnish
Whipped Cream to topping
Directions
Extract freshly brew espresso into your favorite mug.
Add dark chocolate and mix well with espresso.
Steam and froth almond milk and pour it into espresso.
Top it with whipped cream and roasted almond flakes.
Garnish with some more dark chocolate sauce, and enjoy!
Cardamom Vanilla Latte
This Indian chai-inspired espresso coffee is aromatic, easy-to-make hot drink at home using capsule pod espresso with steamed milk.
Ingredients
30ml Espresso shot
150ml milk
15ml vanilla flavor
Small pinch of cardamom
Dash of cinnamon
Whipped cream from garnish (optional)
Directions
Extract freshly brew espresso into your favorite ceramic cup.
Add a pinch of cardamom and a dash of cinnamon into a cup, and mix well with espresso.
Steam and froth milk and pour it into espresso making some latte art.
For creamier options, top it with whipped cream. Enjoy! (KB/IANS)