Experience the romance of the "Amore" Espresso Cocktail, a delightful blend of rich espresso and sweet amaretto liqueur, crowned with a creamy top layer. Perfect as a cocktail or dessert, it is an exquisite way to conclude a lovely evening with friends or a special date night.
Ingredients
☕️ 2 servings of illy double espresso using illy Iperespresso coffee capsules
🥃 40ml amaretto liqueur
🥛 40ml very cold cream
🍯 Cane sugar for dusting
☕️ 2 coffee beans for garnish
Instructions
1- Prepare Espresso:
- Use the illy FrancisFrancis! Y1.1 Iperespresso machine to make two shots of espresso.
- Pour them into an illy cappuccino cup.
2- Pour Amaretto:
- Measure approximately 40ml of amaretto liqueur.
- Pour into an illy branded cocktail/martini-style serving glass.
3- Heat Liqueur:
- Use the steam wand of the illy machine to gently warm the amaretto liqueur.
- Warm until it's touch-warm, preserving its aromatic qualities.
4- Add Espresso:
- Carefully pour the prepared espresso into the warmed amaretto.
- Create a rich, aromatic blend.
5- Prepare Cream:
- Place about 40ml of the very cold cream into a stainless steel mini shaker with an illy logo.
- Shake until it thickens significantly.
6- Shake Cream:
- Vigorously shake the cream until it thickens.
- Ensure it stops making a liquid sound inside the shaker.
7- Float Cream:
- Use the back of a long-handled bar spoon to gently float the dense cream.
- Achieve a beautiful layered effect atop the espresso and liqueur mixture.
8- Garnish:
- Lightly dust the cream with cane sugar.
- Delicately place two coffee beans on top for garnish.
9- Serve:
- Present immediately in the elegant glass.
- Enjoy the contrast between the cream's sweetness and the amaretto espresso blend.
Prep Time: Approx. 5 minutes
Cook Time: Approx. 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Equipment:
- illy FrancisFrancis! Y1.1 Iperespresso machine
- Mini shaker with illy logo
- Long-handled bar spoon
Cooking Tips
- Carefully heat the amaretto liqueur to retain its aromatic flavor without overheating.
- Ensure the cream is very cold before shaking for better thickness.
- Gently float the cream to achieve the perfect layered presentation.
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