Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsNAMAKCafé Barraquito Recipe

Café Barraquito Recipe

Inspired by NAMAK
Time20m
Serves1

Make Café Barraquito 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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Coffee Base

Milk Layer

Toppings

Method

Prepare Coffee Base

  1. 1

    Brew Espresso

    Using an espresso machine, brew one shot of espresso. If you don't have an espresso machine, you can use a stovetop espresso maker.

  2. 2

    Mix Condensed Milk

    In a small cup or glass, combine the brewed espresso with the condensed milk. Stir well until fully mixed.

  3. 3

    Add Cinnamon

    Sprinkle the cinnamon over the espresso mixture and stir to combine. Set aside.

Prepare Milk Layer

  1. 4

    Heat Milk

    In a small saucepan, heat the whole milk over medium heat until steaming, making sure not to boil it.

  2. 5

    Add Vanilla

    Once the milk is heated, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Assemble the Drink

  1. 6

    Combine Layers

    In a tall glass, pour the espresso and condensed milk mixture as the first layer.

  2. 7

    Add Milk Layer

    Gently pour the warm vanilla milk over the back of a spoon to create a second layer on top of the espresso mixture.

  3. 8

    Top with Whipped Cream

    Spoon the whipped cream on top of the milk layer.

  4. 9

    Finish with Cocoa Powder

    Sprinkle cocoa powder on top of the whipped cream for garnish.

  5. 10

    Garnish

    Add a cinnamon stick on top for garnish and flavoring.

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