Cappuccino The word evokes visions of this delicious frothy espresso and milk confection topped with whipped cream and delicately sprinkled with powdered cinnamon. And yet, Cappuccino can be and is, far more than that. The ideal cappuccino is one third each of espresso, steamed milk, and frothy foam. What is the history of Cappuccino? Although nobody knows for sure, common belief is that it is named for the robes and cowl of the Capuchin monks habit. Whether the Capuchin monks were the originators of this exquisite hot beverage is unknown and tradition tells us that a properly prepared cappuccino of espresso and steamed milk leaves a brown ring along the rim of the cup much like the edge of the monks cowl. Want to make yourself or your guests an exquisite cappuccino? Here are some recipes for enhancing that cup of decadent delight… |
Classic Almond Cappuccino Ingredients 2oz cold milk. 2oz HOT espresso. ½ oz almond syrup (Orgeat). g´Ground nutmeg for dusting. Instructions 1. Steam the syrup and milk together and allow it to sit. 2. Prepare the espresso and pour in a 6 ounce cup. 3. Gently add the hot, steamed milk until the cup is about 2/3 full. 4. Spoon the light foam over the top of the hot cappuccino to form a peak and dust with nutmeg. |
Almond Joy Cappuccino Ingredients 4oz cold milk. 1oz Chocolate syrup. 1oz Coconut syrup. 1oz Almond syrup (Orgeat). 4oz fresh Hot espresso. Whipped cream. Chocolate almond topping powder. Instructions 1. Steam the milk with the coconut & almond syrups and allow to sit. 2. Prepare two cups of espresso and pour each in a 6 oz cup. 3. Gently add the hot, steamed milk until the cup is about 2/3 full. 4. Mix the foam with the whipped cream lightly and spoon on the top of the hot cappuccino to form a peak. 5. Drizzle the chocolate syrup down the peak in a spiral using 1/2 oz on each cup. 6. Sprinkle with the chocolate almond topping powder. |
Ambassador’s Eye Opener Ingredients 1oz cream de cacao syrup. 2oz HOT espresso. 2oz eggnog. Whipping cream. 1 teaspoon of cream de cacao. Nutmeg topping powder. Instructions 1. Steam the eggnog till HOT and a creamy foam begins to appear. 2. Allow the eggnog to sit while you. 3. Pour the cream de cacao syrup in the bottom of a 6 oz cup. 4. Prepare the espresso and pour in the 6 oz cup on top of the syrup. 5. Do Not Mix! 6. Gently slide the eggnog down the inside of the cup to rest on top of the espresso. 7. Spoon whipped cream on top and carefully drizzle the teaspoon of cream de cacao on top. 8. Dust lightly with the nutmeg topping powder. |
Chocolate Gorilla Ingredients 4oz cold milk. 3oz chocolate syrup. 2oz banana syrup. 4oz fresh Hot espresso. Whipped cream. Chocolate topping powder. Instructions 1. Steam the milk with the banana syrup and allow to sit. 2. APour the chocolate syrup in the bottom of two 6 oz cups...1 oz in each. 3. Prepare two cups of espresso and pour each into a cup. 4. Stir the espresso/chocolate mixture gently. 5. Gently add the hot, steamed milk until the cup is about 2/3 full. 6. Mix the foam with the whipped cream lightly and spoon on the top of the hot cappuccino to form a peak. 7. Drizzle the chocolate syrup down the peak in a spiral using 1/4 oz on each cup. 8. Dust lightly with the chocolate topping powder. |
Bavarian Double Chocolate Mint Ingredients 4oz cold milk. 2oz Chocolate syrup. 2oz Creme De Menthe syrup. 4oz fresh Hot espresso. Whipped cream. Chocolate topping powder. Instructions 1. Steam the milk with 1 1/2 oz of the Creme De Menthe syrup and allow to sit. 2. Pour the chocolate syrup in the bottom of two 6 oz cups...1 oz in each. 3. Prepare two cups of espresso and pour each into a cup. 4. Stir the espresso/chocolate mixture gently. 5. Gently add the hot, steamed milk until the cup is about 2/3 full. 6. Mix the foam with the whipped cream lightly and spoon on the top of the hot cappuccino to form a peak. 7. Drizzle the remaining 1/2 oz Creme De Menthe syrup down the peak in a spiral using 1/4 oz on each cup. 8. Dust lightly with the chocolate topping powder. |
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