Amore Espresso Cocktail

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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Amore Espresso Cocktail