Cortadito Recipe

Time15m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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Coffee Ingredients

Milk Ingredients

Method

Preparing the Espresso

Brew the Espresso

Using an espresso machine, brew 2 shots of espresso coffee into a small cup.

Add Sugar

Once the espresso is brewed, add 2 teaspoons of sugar to the espresso. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Preparing the Milk

Heat the Milk

In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of whole milk over medium heat until it is hot but not boiling. You can also use a milk frother for this step.

Froth the Milk

If using a saucepan, whisk the hot milk vigorously to create a frothy texture. If using a frother, froth the milk until it becomes creamy and frothy.

Combining the Ingredients

Combine Espresso and Milk

In a serving cup, pour the sweetened espresso first. Slowly pour the frothed milk over the espresso, allowing it to blend slightly.

Serve

Serve the cortadito immediately while hot, optionally garnished with a sprinkle of cocoa powder or cinnamon on top.