May 30, 2007

Iced Americano Recipe

OK the hot weather is here and I am enjoying a few Iced Armicanos these days. They are simple to make and have a great taste of espresso, that I am sure you'll love. I have them with and without milk depending on my mood and the time of day. I always like a little bit of sugar in them.

Ingredients:

Shot of your favorite espresso

8-10 ounce glass full of ice cubes

Ice water

Sugar to taste

Milk or half and half to taste

Pull your shot, and pour it slowly over the ice while swirling. The full glass of ice should chill the espresso quickly. Fill the glass with cold water and stir in sugar (optional). Add a splash of milk or half and half as desired. Sit back and relax.....

You may want to play with the amount of espresso, sometimes I find a double shot into a 12 ounce glass of ice and then follow the general directions above is a bit more appealing, and a bit more of a punch too.