How to make the perfect hot beverage using espresso

* Classic Cappuccino ( using a 8 oz. mug )
Pour about 2 oz. of steamed milk into 8 oz. mug.
Slowly pour 1 shot of espresso over the steamed milk.
Add more steamed milk over the shot of espresso , stoping about 1/2 inch to the top of the mug. Add 1 inch of froth to the mug so the froth stands at peaks.
* Classic Latte ( using 8 oz. mug )
Pour 1 shot of espresso into 8 oz. mug.
Add steamed milk to fill.
* Chocolate Mocha ( 8 0z. mug )
Add 1 once of chocolate syrup to mug. Pour 1 shot of espresso over chocolate syrup, stir the two together slowly, mixing them.
Add steamed milk to top of mug. Finish with a big dollop of whipped cream and a drizzle of the chocolate syrup over the whipped cream. The method is the same for a Caramel Mocha.
* Americano ( 6 to 8 oz. mug )
pour 1 shot of espresso into mug, add 6 to 8 oz. of water. Some add cream and sugar as you would if making a cup of coffee.
* Espresso Macchiato ( served in a dematisse cup )
Pour a Single or double shot of espresso into a dematisse cup.
Top with frothed milk.
* Espresso Con panna ( served in a dematisse cup )
Pour a single or double shot of espresso into a dematisse cup.
Top with a dollop of whipped cream.
* Espresso Breve ( using dematisse cup )
Single or double shot of espresso with heated half and half added to it.
* Espresso Cubano ( using dematisse cup )
Add raw sugar to the espresso basket before adding espresso first , then, just draw the shot.
And of course there are those who just love a plain old shot of espresso with a lovely layer of creme ( a perfect shot )
There are many different ways to serve espresso drinks. It is really up to each person's preference. You can add a small shot of any flavor syrup to espresso drinks if that's what you like.
Some popular flavored espresso drinks are: Vanilla Cappuccino's, and Latte's. Another favorite is Hazelnut - capps & latte's.
A delicious frozen espresso drink can be the perfect summer thrist quencher also. Here is a recipe for a scrumptious espresso shake.
Add 3 to 4 big scoops of ( vanilla or chocolate ) ice cream to a blender pitcher, Pour a double shot of espresso over ice cream. To it, add about 2 to 3 oz. cold ( 2% or skim milk ), and drizzle chocolate syrup over all. Blend together until it's the consistancy of a milk shake. Enjoy!
Remember all of these espresso drink recipes can also be.
made using decaffeinated espresso, for those sensitive to caffeine.