Try this simple recipe for Spanish Cortado Coffee! Equal parts espresso and frothed milk, it’s easy enough for a beginning barista, and it will satisfy even the pickiest coffee expert.
Servings : 2
Prep Time 5 minutesmins
Cook Time 5 minutesmins
Total Time 10 minutesmins
Ingredients
2tablespoonsinstant espresso powder,OR enough espresso-ground coffee to make four shots IF using an espresso maker
4ounceswater,heated IF using instant espresso
4ouncesmilk
Instructions
If Using Instant Espresso
Divide the espresso powder between two cortado glass mugs.
Pour in the hot water; about 2 ounces in each mug, and stir to combine.
Froth the milk with a frother.
Top the espresso with the steamed (frothed) milk.
Serve immediately.
If Using an Espresso Maker
Follow your espresso maker's guidelines to make four shots of espresso.
Divide the espresso evenly between two glass cortado mugs.
Froth the milk.
Top each mug with frothed milk.
Serve immediately.
Notes
Frothed Milk Hack: You can use a real milk frother, or you can also froth milk using a stick blender, a regular blender, a French press, or even by shaking it in a jar. Just heat your milk so that it’s very hot but not boiling, and then carefully blend, pump, or shake.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Spanish
Keyword: cafe cortado, espresso drinks, what is a cortado