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Permalink Reply by Jesus O. Gomez on May 15, 2010 at 8:12pm

Well I got something for rainy days, is called "Nirvana" really simple. In a 6oz cup put 1oz of any dark chocolate and 1oz of toasted marshmallow. Use regular milk, but as you would for a capuccino, but first mix 1oz of milk with the chocolate and the syrup, then pour as you do for a cap. The result so much sugar you wont stop smiling after the first sip. This one really work for me when I'm on the down side. Enjoy.

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Permalink Reply by Brady on May 16, 2010 at 1:29pm

My personal favorite espresso drinks are pretty simple - double espresso, 8oz double americano, or 12oz double iced americano if its warm.

However there are 3 more unusual drinks that I'll pull out if someone wants something different:

Iced "Cappuccino": a little warm microfoam spooned over a rocks glass full of ice, swirled to cool then add a little cold milk mixed with a single espresso. Stir to combine.

Jittery Leprechaun: double espresso + a little Monin irish cream syrup + 1oz warmed half and half in a macchiato cup, topped with whipped cream.

Vanilla Espresso Bomb: double espresso + a little Monin vanilla, shaken then served over ice in a rocks glass.

I'm going to start working on my signature beverage very soon, and want to add them to the menu briefly once they get close. This is a great way to get practice and feedback on your sig bev, and I'm going to need all the help I can get!

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Permalink Reply by Shellie Adams on May 16, 2010 at 4:18pm

The two drinks that I enjoy most but aren't offered on the menu:

1. Essentially a Macchiato....Except before pulling the shot into the demitasse I sprinkle a thin layer of cinnamon into the bottom.

2. Using a 8oz. cup I use half a pump of almond syrup, pull the shot over the syrup, sprinkle on some cocoa powder and then pour the milk.

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Permalink Reply by Jesus O. Gomez on May 16, 2010 at 7:40pm

I just tried your "Death in a Cup" today and boom, it was so good. Also I tried with heavy cream, but need to think another way to heat up the milk, steaming was not a good idea. Thanks for the idea.

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Permalink Reply by Kendal Calquhoun on May 17, 2010 at 8:27am

yea i use half&half insted of hevy cream just for that reason the heavy cream just dosnt steem whel, its just way to stingken hevy....

Jesus O. Gomez said:

I just tried your "Death in a Cup" today and boom, it was so good. Also I tried with heavy cream, but need to think another way to heat up the milk, steaming was not a good idea. Thanks for the idea.

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