Cafecito (Cuban Coffee) Recipe

Name: Mojo Cuban Kitchen and Rum Bars Cafecito (Cuban Coffee) Recipe
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 cups Espresso coffee; 4 tbs Sugar; 1 cup Water

Inspired by Mojo Cuban Kitchen and Rum Bar

Time15m

Serves2

specially sweetened espresso that is the foundation of all other Cuban coffee drinks

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Ingredients

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Cafecito Ingredients

2 cups Espresso coffee4 tbs sugar1 cup Water

Method

Cafecito Preparation

Brew the Espresso

Prepare 2 cups of espresso using your preferred method (espresso machine or stovetop Moka pot).

Prepare the Sugar Mixture

In a separate small bowl, combine the sugar with a few tablespoons of the freshly brewed espresso to create a paste.

Mix Sugar with Espresso

Once the espresso is ready, slowly pour it into the bowl with the sugar paste, stirring vigorously until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture becomes creamy and frothy.

Serve

Pour the sweetened espresso into small cups and enjoy your cafecito hot.