An elegant coffee cocktail that combines rich espresso with creamy steamed milk and pure maple syrup, served martini-style. This sophisticated drink bridges the gap between your favorite café beverage and evening cocktail, perfect for coffee lovers who want something special without complicated techniques.
MethodEspresso
Prep time5
Coffee18g
Water36ml
Grind sizeFine
Water temp200°F
Instructions
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<h2>Brewing Instructions</h2> <ol><li><strong>Prepare the espresso</strong>: Grind coffee beans to fine consistency and pull a double shot (36ml) using your espresso machine</li><li><strong>Steam the milk</strong>: Heat milk to 150°F while creating microfoam using steam wand or milk frother until creamy and velvety</li><li><strong>Mix the base</strong>: In a small bowl, combine hot espresso with maple syrup and vanilla extract, stirring until syrup dissolves completely</li><li><strong>Chill the glass</strong>: Place martini glass in freezer for 2 minutes or fill with ice water, then empty</li><li><strong>Combine and serve</strong>: Pour the espresso mixture into chilled martini glass, then slowly add steamed milk, creating the signature flat white texture</li><li><strong>Garnish</strong>: Drizzle a small amount of maple syrup on top for presentation</li></ol>