Lets get some things out of the way. Here is a partial list of some of the ways you can make an espresso drink. WARNING: do not go to Starbucks and ask for any of these unless you like drinking bitter, gritty, dirt drinks. Go to a locally owned cafe where they actually know something about coffee AND the process of making espresso. This is not always the case. A lot of cafes will have a beautiful industrial espresso machine which could make a fine espresso if they didn't fill it with burnt coffee grinds that have been sitting out all week.
We will get to the details of the perfect espresso later (as soon as I figure out how to make the perfect espresso). In the meantime, here are some variations on the theme:
Espresso : served in a 3 oz or demitasse cup. Strong in taste, but not bitter, with a rich bronze froth known as a crema on top.
Doppio : Simply a double espresso.
Ristretto: More concentrated than a regular espresso that is made with less water.
Caffe Americano: An Espresso made with more water or water added.
Macchiato: Espresso that is topped with a dollop of steamed milk on top.
Corretto: Espresso that with a shot of grappa, cognac or sambuca.
Shakeratto: Two shots of espresso mixed with sugar and poured in a cocktail shaker over ice. Shake till frothy and pour into a Martini glass. Cold and refreshing.
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