Sunday, December 20, 2009

What are some good recipes for espresso-based drinks?

I recently bought an espresso machine and I'd like to try some different drinks. I like most flavors and I'm open to trying anything hot or cold. Thanks!What are some good recipes for espresso-based drinks?
Starbucks Inspired Caramel Macchiato








Ingredients:


8 ice cubes


1/2 cup whole milk


1 tablespoon half-and-half


1/4 cup good quality vanilla ice cream


2 tablespoons vanilla syrup


2 tablespoons of herhsey's caramel topping


4 tablespoons starbucks brewed espresso


4 tablespoons Reddi-wip topping, heavy cream version





Directions:


- In a blender add your 8 ice cubes first.


- Then pour over the ice 1/2 cup of whole milk.


- Then add the 1 tablespoon of half %26amp; half.


- Then ad the 1/4 cup of vanilla ice cream or use a good quality vanilla ice cream.


- Then add 2 tablespoons of bottled vanilla syrup. (Not Extract).


- 2-3 tablespoons of Herhsey's caramel topping.


- To get the right brew use 2 1/2 tablespoons of Starbucks espresso coffee packed and leveled to 1/2 cup of water then measure out your 4 tablespoons of brewed coffee. I use a single serve coffee machine with a screen filter to make my brewed espresso.


- You can also use this brew formula in a espresso machine.


- You can use 4 tablespoons of your hot brewed flavored coffee, pour it over the ice make sure its hot it helps blend the beverage.


- Blend on high until ice is crushed.


- Pour into a tall glass, garnish with 2 tablespoons of Redi-Whip heavy whipped cream. Drizzle with caramel topping.


- Espresso should be used hot, as this makes the blending of the ice even easier and makes it creamier! You can use room temperature espresso also, just use one less ice cube.What are some good recipes for espresso-based drinks?
I like simple coffees: espresso and Bailey's, espresso and Kahlua, espresso and almost any fancy liqueur... try this after dinner for a big ';wow'; factor, especially if you concentrate on the decorative bits: whipped cream (use a can -super easy and stays fresh longer), cherries, chocolate sprinkles/shavings/powder or cinnamon sticks. Oh yeah, and buy the special coffee glasses - presentation is important.
I have Iced Lattes every morning. I use 2-3 shots of espresso, some liquid creamer and a scoop of Natural Vanilla ice cream, over ice .........You can also use 2-3 shots of espresso as a base for a smoothie; adding some liquid creamer (also try the flavored Coffeemate %26amp; International brands); ice cream %26amp; ice on the blender........ There are recipes for Tiramisu which call for espresso too

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