Drink
Imitation Café Cubano (Espresso Machine)
10 minServes 2Nutri-Score A€
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10 min
10 minImitation Café Cubano (Espresso Machine)
what you need
Ingredients
espresso coffee (freshly brewed, dark roast)Beverages60 ml
sugar (white, granulated)Pantry20 g
per serving
Nutrition
41kcal
- Carbs
- 10 g
- Proteins
- 0 g
- Fat
- 0 g
what you’ll use
Tools
espresso machine
Mixing bowl
Whisk
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Brew the espresso
- Fill the espresso machine with ground coffee and pull a strong shot into a small cup.
- Step 2
Make the sugar paste
- Put the sugar in a small bowl and add the first few drops of hot espresso.
- Whisk vigorously until a thick, pale, creamy paste forms.
- Step 3
Combine and serve
- Pour the remaining hot espresso over the sugar paste and stir until a light foam (espumita) rises to the top.
- Serve immediately in small cups.