Cortadito coffee A Cuban coffee
In Cuba, Cortadito coffee is a daily part of the Cuban people's life. This drink is usually made with one part coffee and one part milk. The Cuban word Cortadito means "short cut." The milk cuts the strong taste of espresso. This flavor adds a shot of Cuban espresso and steamed milk. And it has a light brown topping with whipped sugar and espresso.
Ingredients
- 2 shots espresso
- 2 tbsp espuma
- 2 ounces milk
Instructions
- Brew two shots of espresso
- warm the milk
- Add milk to the cup of espresso shots
- add two tablespoon of espuma to the cup
- Whisk gently with a tablespoon
- A cup of Cortadito is ready to serve
Notes
This flavor is flexible, it can be made with different variations. You can make Cortadito leche y leche, a condensed milk version.
Condensed milk makes coffee thick and sweet. Cortadito with condensed milk is a highly consumed drink in some parts of Spain. However, it doesn’t require espuma if you add condensed milk.