Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsButtermilkCafé Recipe

Café Recipe

Inspired by Buttermilk
Time20m
Serves1

Make Café Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Beverage Base

Method

Beverage Preparation

  1. 1

    Brew the Espresso

    Using an espresso machine, brew 2 shots of espresso into a large coffee mug.

  2. 2

    Steam the Milk

    In a separate container, steam 1 cup of milk until it reaches about 150°F (65°C) and is frothy.

  3. 3

    Froth the Milk

    Using a milk frother, froth the remaining 1 cup of milk until it becomes light and fluffy.

Flavoring the Coffee

  1. 4

    Add Flavorings

    Pour 2 tablespoons of vanilla syrup and 1 tablespoon of chocolate syrup into the brewed espresso and stir well to combine.

  2. 5

    Incorporate Steamed Milk

    Slowly pour the steamed milk into the espresso mixture, allowing it to mix evenly.

Topping the Café

  1. 6

    Add Foamed Milk

    Spoon the foamed milk over the steamed milk and espresso mixture to create a layered effect.

  2. 7

    Add Whipped Cream

    Top the drink with 1 cup of whipped cream.

  3. 8

    Garnish

    Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of chocolate shavings and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon on top of the whipped cream.

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