Shanky's Irish Espresso Recipe
Make Shanky's Irish Espresso 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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Espresso Base
Irish Cream Mixture
Garnish
Method
Preparing the Espresso
Grind the Coffee
Using a coffee grinder, grind 30g of espresso coffee beans to a fine consistency.
Brew the Espresso
In an espresso machine, use 240ml of water to brew the ground coffee. Make sure to extract the espresso for about 25-30 seconds.
Making the Irish Cream Mixture
Combine Ingredients
In a small mixing bowl, combine 60ml of Irish cream liqueur, 30ml of heavy cream, and 1 tsp of sugar. Whisk together until well blended.
Heat the Mixture
Heat the Irish cream mixture in a saucepan over low heat until warm but not boiling. Stir gently to combine.
Assembling the Drink
Combine Espresso and Cream
In a large coffee mug, pour the brewed espresso and then gently layer the warm Irish cream mixture on top.
Garnish
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chocolate shavings on top and dust with 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder for added flavor and presentation.
