Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSiegel's 1941Night Cappuccino Recipe

Night Cappuccino Recipe

Inspired by Siegel's 1941
Time25m
Serves1

Cappuccino is Topped with a Float of Vanilla Cream and Kahlua

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Ingredients

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Cappuccino

Kahlua Float

Method

Cappuccino Preparation

  1. 1

    Brew Espresso

    Brew 2 shots of espresso using an espresso machine or stovetop moka pot.

  2. 2

    Steam Milk

    Steam 6 oz of milk until hot and frothy.

  3. 3

    Prepare Foam

    Froth 2 oz of milk until it has a velvety texture.

  4. 4

    Combine

    In a cup, pour the steamed milk over the brewed espresso, then top with the foamed milk.

  5. 5

    Dust with Cocoa

    Sprinkle 1 tsp of cocoa powder on top of the foam.

Vanilla Cream Preparation

  1. 6

    Whip Cream

    In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of heavy cream, 2 tbsp powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Whip until soft peaks form.

Assemble the Drink

  1. 7

    Add Vanilla Cream

    Spoon a generous dollop of vanilla cream on top of the cappuccino.

  2. 8

    Add Kahlua

    Drizzle 2 tbsp of Kahlua over the vanilla cream for a delightful float.

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