Can’t get enough of espresso’s bold flavor? Or perhaps you find yourself reaching for the rich joe when you need a particularly strong pick-me-up. Whatever your reason may be, you know it’s true: there’s nothing quite like a good shot of espresso.
If you love the stuff as much as we do, you’re in luck! We’ve got some delightful and delicious espresso-based coffee recipes for you to try. Grab your favorite finely ground espresso beans and fire up your trusty espresso machine — you’ve got brewing to do.
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Effortless Iced Espresso
Effortless Iced Espresso
A chilled espresso drink that is perfect for those summer days when coffee just won't cut it.
Ingredients
- Glass of ice
- 3 shots of espresso
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your 3 shots of espresso.
- Pour espresso directly over your ice. Add more ice to your liking.
- Add milk and sugar to taste or serve as is!
Whipped Espresso
Whipped Coffee With Espresso
A bolder dalgona coffee recipe that is definitely one to master. Impress your guests and keep up with all the new modern coffee trends!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon espresso
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Combine hot espresso and sugar in a bowl.
- Whisk until soft peaks form and the mixture is pale in color.
- Dollop your whisked espresso on top of your milk
- Stir and enjoy!
Espresso Martini Cocktail
Espresso Martini Cocktail
When booze and coffee collide! Get the best of both worlds with this coffee martini! Add more Kahlua if you're feeling frisky!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces vodka
- 1 ½ ounces of espresso
- ½ ounce of Kahlua
- ½ ounce of simple syrup
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake until chilled.
- Strain into a glass.
- Serve topped with espresso beans.
Bone Dry Cappuccino
Bone Dry Cappuccino
This bone dry cappuccino is a coffee-flavored treat that keeps the method approachable and the payoff sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups bone dry cappuccino base or mix-ins
- Whipped cream or glaze, optional
Instructions
- Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
- Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
- Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
- Finish with whipped cream or glaze if desired.
Notes
Use strongly brewed coffee so the flavor does not disappear once mixed with the sweet ingredients.
Affogato
Affogato
This affogato is a coffee-flavored treat that keeps the method approachable and the payoff sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups affogato base or mix-ins
- Whipped cream or glaze, optional
Instructions
- Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
- Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
- Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
- Finish with whipped cream or glaze if desired.
Notes
Use strongly brewed coffee so the flavor does not disappear once mixed with the sweet ingredients.
Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso
Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso
This iced brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso is an easy coffee drink you can make at home with cold brew or strong brewed coffee.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cold brew coffee or chilled strong coffee
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup milk or oat milk
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sweetener
- 1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar oat syrup, sauce, or flavoring
- Whipped cream, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
- Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
- Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use coffee ice cubes if you want a stronger drink that will not get watered down.
Dirty Iced Chai Latte
Dirty Iced Chai Latte
This dirty iced chai latte is an easy coffee drink you can make at home with cold brew or strong brewed coffee.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cold brew coffee or chilled strong coffee
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup milk or oat milk
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sweetener
- 1 to 2 tablespoons dirty chai syrup, sauce, or flavoring
- Whipped cream, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
- Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
- Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use coffee ice cubes if you want a stronger drink that will not get watered down.
Caramel Cappuccino
Indulgent Caramel Cappuccino
Most people need a little bit of sweetness in their morning coffee so why not splurge on caramel sauce? Bring your basic cappuccino to a new level with just one ingredient!
Ingredients
- 1-2 shots of espresso
- ½ cup of whole milk
- 2 tablespoons of caramel sauce
Instructions
- Heat and froth milk until foamy on top.
- Add caramel sauce to your espresso and stir to combine.
- Pour milk over espresso, holding back foam for the top.
- Drizzle with caramel and enjoy!
Classic Cuban Coffee
Classic Cuban Coffee
A sweet and bold Cuban coffee drink recipe that is truly inspired by the authentic taste and history of this roasted bean.
Ingredients
- Finely ground espresso
- 4 tablespoons of granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare coffee in an espresso maker. Add one teaspoon of the espresso into a mixing cup and set the rest aside.
- Add sugar to your mixing cup with the espresso and whisk until pale and light in color.
- Combine the espresso you set aside with your espresso/sugar mixture and stir. Serve and enjoy!
Smooth Caramel Macchiato
Smooth Caramel Macchiato
A sweeter Italian espresso drink that makes the taste of your coffee pop with the creamy caramel syrup addition.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of brewed coffee or a shot of espresso
- 1/2 cup of steamed whole milk
- 3 tablespoons of caramel sauce
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Squeeze one tablespoon of caramel sauce into the bottom of a cup.
- Pour coffee on top of caramel followed by your steamed milk.
- Stir and top with whipped cream and caramel sauce!
Signature Gingerbread Latte
Signature Gingerbread Latte
A warm and cheerful drink that will taste just like grandma's baking... maybe better!
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 tablespoons gingerbread syrup
- Your milk of choice
- 2 shots of espresso
- Milk frother
- Frothing pitcher
- Medium-size saucepan
- Tall glass
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Spoon the gingerbread syrup* into a frothing pitcher and pour in some of your preferred milk.
- Use your frother to blend the two ingredients and pour the mixture into a glass.
- Use your espresso machine to pull two shots of rich, strong coffee.
- Drop a few ice cubes into the gingerbread-flavored foam and pour the espresso shots over the steamed milk and gingerbread syrup blend.
- Add molasses, cinnamon, ground ginger, vanilla extract, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Let it cool, and it's ready to use!
Gingerbread Syrup Recipe*
Skinny Cinnamon Oat Milk Latte
Skinny Cinnamon Oat Milk Latte
Skip the calories on your daily coffee and try out this caffeinated latte that's the "skinny" version of a whole milk latte. Less guilt and great taste!
Ingredients
- 1 shot of espresso
- â…” cup of oat milk
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a shot of espresso in a mug.
- Combine cinnamon and brown sugar (optional) into the espresso and stir until well incorporated.
- Steam and froth oat milk until foamy on top.
- Pour oat milk over espresso, spooning the foam on top of the latte.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve!
Simple Peppermint Mocha
Simple Peppermint Mocha
The delicious combination of cocoa and peppermint in this drink allows you to experience a more festive feel during the colder times of the year.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup strong brewed coffee
- â…“ cup of half and half or whole milk
- ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract
- 1 ½ tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- Whipped Cream
- Crushed Candy Cane
Instructions
- On the stovetop at medium heat combine milk, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and sugar. Stir constantly until bubbles form and mixture is smooth.
- Put coffee into a mug and pour milk mixture over the coffee. Stir till combined.
- Top with whipped cream and candy canes and enjoy!
Sweetened Spanish Latte
Sweetened Spanish Latte
Inspired by the outstanding coffee in Spain, this homemade version will give you a quick taste of what you're missing out on! Skip the plane ride for now!
Ingredients
- 1 shot of espresso
- ½ cup of milk
- 1-2 teaspoons of sugar or condensed milk
Instructions
- Heat and froth your milk while you prepare a shot of espresso.
- Add your frothed milk to your espresso along with your sweetener of choice.
- Stir and enjoy!
Vanilla Soy Latte
Vanilla Soy Latte
This sweet and frothy soy latte is perfect if you're looking for that beany coffee taste with a true vanilla flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- â…” cup soy milk
- ½ cup espresso
Instructions
- Heat milk and sugar on the stovetop for 2 min just until steamed.
- Add vanilla extract to your milk after it is off the heat.
- Froth milk until you reach a foamy and bubbly top.
- Pour your espresso over the frothed milk and enjoy!
Easiest Iced Cappuccino
Easiest Iced Cappuccino
A chilled Italian classic that is so easy to make in the comfort of your own home.
Ingredients
- 2 shots of chilled espresso
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 cup of warm milk
- Ice cubes
- Ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Add espresso shots to a glass of ice.
- Mix in sugar - more or less to taste.
- Froth milk until foamy texture.
- Pour frothy milk over your glass and top with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Simple Iced Latte
Iced Latte Recipe
A simple twist to a typical iced latte recipe that'll sweeten your drink without adding sugar.
Ingredients
- Ice
- 7-9 ounces of milk of your preference
- 16.5 grams of ground espresso beans
Instructions
- Fill your cup with ice.
- Prep your milk and espresso.
- Steam your milk for about 3-4 seconds until lukewarm.
- Pour a little bit of milk over your ice.
- Add some of your milk to the espresso before pouring your espresso over your ice as well.
- Top it off with the rest of your milk, and voila!
Cortado
How To Make A Cortado
A Cortado is an excellent option if you're wanting a drink with a strong amount of espresso with a nice balance of smooth steamed milk without the extra fluff of milk froth. Simple to make and fun to drink, you can use this recipe to make your own Cortado, right in your kitchen!
Ingredients
- 4 ounce Gibraltar glass
- 2 shots of espresso
- 2-3 ounces steamed milk
- 16.5 grams of ground espresso
Instructions
- Gather about 16.5 ounces of espresso coffee. Grind.
- Pour 2-3 ounces of milk into milk pitcher.
- Extract two shots of espresso into Gibraltar glass.
- While espresso is extracting, steam your milk. Make sure there isn't any foam. Milk should be only a little hot to the touch.
- Slowly pour milk in espresso. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 80Total Fat: 2.8g
Toasted White Chocolate Mocha
Toasted White Chocolate Mocha
A scrumptious coffee recipe that has recently become pretty popular for many reasons. Switch the ingredients up to match with your lifestyle but we HIGHLY recommend lots and lots of caramel sauce!
Ingredients
- A shot of espresso or 1/2 cup of coffee
- 3/4 cup of two-percent milk
- 1/4 cup of white chocolate chips
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Brew your coffee or pull your espresso shot
- Pour coffee into a mug
- Simmer your milk in a saucepan just until bubbly
- Remove from heat and whisk in your chocolate chips until melted
- Pour saucepan mixture over your coffee
- Top with desired amount of whipped cream
Golden Turmeric Latte
Golden Turmeric Latte
This golden turmeric latte is an easy coffee drink you can make at home with cold brew or strong brewed coffee.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cold brew coffee or chilled strong coffee
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup milk or oat milk
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sweetener
- 1 to 2 tablespoons golden turmeric syrup, sauce, or flavoring
- Whipped cream, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
- Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
- Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use coffee ice cubes if you want a stronger drink that will not get watered down.
Low-Calorie Peppermint Mocha
Low-Calorie Peppermint Mocha
This low-calorie peppermint mocha is an easy coffee drink you can make at home with cold brew or strong brewed coffee.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cold brew coffee or chilled strong coffee
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup milk or oat milk
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sweetener
- 1 to 2 tablespoons low calorie peppermint syrup, sauce, or flavoring
- Whipped cream, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
- Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
- Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use coffee ice cubes if you want a stronger drink that will not get watered down.
From day to night you have a variety of espresso drinks to give a whirl! Happy caffeinating!
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