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Red Eye Recipe

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@lindens

Mar 02 2026

10m

Serves 1

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Make Red Eye in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

Coffee

Preparation

Coffee

1. Brew coffee

Brew 1 cup (8 fl oz) of drip coffee using your usual method. Aim for a standard-strength brew (about 1:16 coffee-to-water ratio). Keep it hot.

2. Prepare espresso

Pull 1 hot shot of espresso (about 1 oz). If you don’t have an espresso machine, brew 1 oz of very strong coffee (use a concentrated pour-over, AeroPress inverted method, or Moka pot) and keep it hot.

3. Assemble the Red Eye

Pour the hot drip coffee into a heatproof mug. Immediately add the hot espresso shot on top of the drip coffee. Stir gently to combine.

4. Adjust strength and flavor

Taste the drink. If it’s too intense, add up to 2 fl oz (about 2 tbsp) hot water and stir. Stir in 1 tsp granulated sugar if you prefer sweetness. Add 2 tbsp milk or cream for a creamier texture, or leave black if preferred.

5. Serve

Serve immediately while hot. Offer additional sugar, milk, or cream on the side.

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