Cafe Cubano Recipe
Make Cafe Cubano Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Coffee Ingredients
Sugar Mixture
Method
Brewing the Coffee
- 1
Prepare the Espresso Maker
Fill the espresso maker's bottom chamber with water up to the safety valve.
- 2
Add Coffee Grounds
Place the coffee filter in the middle chamber and add 2 tablespoons of finely ground dark roast coffee evenly over the filter.
- 3
Heat the Espresso Maker
Assemble the espresso maker and place it on medium heat on the stove. Allow it to brew until the coffee starts to come out of the spout.
Preparing the Sugar Mixture
- 4
Combine Sugar and Coffee
Once the first few drops of coffee start to come out of the espresso maker, collect them in a small cup (about 1 tablespoon). Add 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar to the cup.
- 5
Whip the Mixture
Using a spoon, vigorously mix the coffee and sugar together until it turns into a creamy, light-colored foam.
Finishing the Cafe Cubano
- 6
Pour the Brewed Coffee
Once the coffee has finished brewing, pour it into a serving cup.
- 7
Combine with Sugar Mixture
Add the whipped coffee-sugar mixture on top of the brewed coffee and stir gently to combine.
