THEME: Mocha Latte
Jamie R
About 1 cup (enough for 16 lattes)
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/4 cup instant espresso
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, espresso, and
cinnamon. Whisk in the water and bring to a boil over medium heat.
Boil for 1 minute, stirring often.
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Let cool then pour into
a jar, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Use to make Mocha
Latte (below).
Mocha Latte
1 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon Mocha Latte Syrup (above)
Place the half-and-half in a microwave-safe mug and heat in the microwave
until hot.
Add the Mocha Latte Syrup and stir until well combined.
Serve immediately.
POPULAR COFFEE BEVERAGES
Espresso is a strong, robust, Italian-style black coffee. Prepared by
forcing steam through roasted dark coffee beans, espresso is
traditionally served in a preheated demitasse cup. When made
correctly, espresso has a top layer of golden foam, called crema. Its
rich flavor is the perfect pick-me-up and makes it an ideal
after-dinner beverage.
Cappuccino is a coffee beverage made with one-third fresh espresso
and two-thirds frothy foamed milk. It has a frothy cream top, and is
typically served topped with a sprinkle of cocoa powder and/or ground
cinnamon. Cappuccino is often served iced as a hot-weather refresher.
Caffé Latte is a milky coffee beverage that is lighter in texture and
flavor than straight coffee or espresso. It is made with a single
shot of espresso and steamed (not frothed) milk. Steaming the milk
gives the drink a smooth texture. Latte is great anytime and is also
often served iced.