You won’t believe how easy it is to make a Cafe Americano at home.
Some days, it’s all about the need for caffeine.
And a nice cup of espresso gets the job done.
You know what I’m talking about, right?
And when that needs hits, there’s only one drink out there that will pack enough punch to get you up and ready for the day – a Cafe Americano.
Enjoy making a Cafe Americano at home
Making your own Cafe Americano with Espresso is not only a super simple drink recipe, but it’s a super tasty one, too.
Since you literally only need two ingredients to make this caffeinated beverage, it literally doesn’t get any easier than this.
Start off your day with this tasty drink and you’ll be energized and ready to tackle the day!
And if you find that you’re ready for round two and want to make another one, you can do so in just a few moments of time!
This is one drink recipe that you’ll be able to memorize from the start!
Drinking coffee is quite the norm in our world and our culture and honestly, it’s for good reason!
People all over the country stay up late, wake up early, and are constantly seeking a way to find energy, even in the form of a drink.
And if you’re wanting caffeine, this drink was born to shine!
It’s strong, tasty, and packed full of liquid energy in each and every cup!
Can you make this coffee taste sweet?
You can.
If you want to add some sweetness to this recipe, use sugar, a sugar substitute, or even your favorite coffee creamer as well.
Whatever flavor you like your coffee to be, make it happen!
What’s the difference between a white Americano and a latte?
We have made a black Americano which means there’s no milk in the recipe.
However, if you would like to add steamed milk, also known as a white Americano, you may do so.
It’s kind of like a latte then, in that it has steamed milk in it.
The difference between a white Americano and a latte is simple – the quantity of steamed milk poured in the drink.
A latte will have more steamed milk where a white Americano will have just a splash of steamed milk.
Ingredients to make Cafe Americano
For the basic Americano recipe, you only need two ingredients:
- espresso coffee beans
- hot or almost boiling water
To make the coffee, you will also need: an espresso maker, a sauce pan or electric kettle, a measuring spoon, and a coffee mug.
How to sweeten an Americano
If you would like to sweeten your Americano, I recommend mixing the sweetener into the espresso before you add it to the water.
It helps the sugar or syrup to dissolve since the espresso will be hotter than the water.
Of course, you can add sweetener after you’ve poured the drink, but mixing it in with the espresso gives it just a little extra somethin’ somethin’.
Can I spike my coffee?
Sure!
We enjoy adding a shot of liquor to a great cup of coffee.
Some of our favorites to add are: whiskey, Kahlua, Spiced Rum, tequila, and Vodka.
We also like flavored liquerrs like hazelnut liqueur, creme de cacao, Irish cream, and amaretto.
How to Make Cafe Americano
I like to make an Americano using freshly ground coffee beans.
So I start by measuring the beans and grind them until they are fine.
Then I add the coffee to the espresso maker and press them in.
I use a bit of pressure to make sure that they are really in there well.
You can use the back of a spoon to press it if you’d like.
Then make the espresso according to the type of machine you have.
Then, heat the water.
I like to use an electric kettle to do this since I can more easily control the temperature, but you may use a sauce pan if you’d like.
If you’re measuring the temperature, a candy thermometer works well here.
Next, you’ll measure the coffee and the hot water to a 2 to 1 ratio – 2 parts water to 1 part espresso.
Pour the water into the mug first.
Then pour the espresso on top.
More delicious hot drinks for you to try:
Slow Cooker Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate
Fireball and Red Hots Spiced Apple Cider
Pumpkin Spice Vanilla Espresso
Strawberry Vanilla Hot Chocolate
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Cafe Americano Espresso Coffee Recipe
Equipment
- Espresso Maker
- Measuring Cup
- Electric Kettle or Sauce Pan
- Mug
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons espresso coffee beans
- hot or almost boiling water
Instructions
- Measure the coffee beans for a double shot. Grind them really fine.
- Place ground beans into the espresso maker and make sure to press them well using a bit of pressure.
- Make the espresso according to the instructions for your espresso maker.
- Heat up the water to 160-170 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Pour the espresso into the hot water, mix 1 part espresso to 2 parts water. So one shot of espresso to 3/4 of your glass water.
Notes
Nutrition
Hi, I’m Jennifer. I love to cook and entertain. I have a lot of fun sharing traditional food and drink recipes as well as putting a new spin on the classics. I strive to provide easy to make recipes that are perfect for the home cook, bartender and entertainer.
This is my go-to order at Starbucks. It’s so nice to be able to make one at home! It saves me money and tastes great!