Jul 14 2026
Americano Recipe
Inspired by Prima Italia
Time10m
Serves1
Make Americano Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Coffee
Water
Method
Preparation
- 1
Brew the Espresso
Using an espresso machine, brew 2 shots of espresso and pour them into a large cup.
- 2
Heat the Water
In a kettle or on the stove, heat 6 oz of water until it reaches a near-boil.
- 3
Combine
Slowly pour the hot water over the brewed espresso in the cup to create your Americano.
- 4
Serve
Enjoy your Americano hot. Optionally, you can add sugar or cream according to your preference.
