How to Make a Cortado

Author: Jee Choe

This balanced drink is equal parts espresso and milk.

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Prep Time 4

Total Time 4

Course Drinks

Yield serving

INGREDIENTS

▢ 2 shots espresso
▢ 2 ounces milk

INSTRUCTIONS

Pull 2 shots of espresso.
Grind coffee beans and use an espresso machine to extract 2 shots of espresso into a small cup that holds at least 4 ounces. A gibraltar glass is the perfect size for a cortado at 4.5 ounces.
Steam milk.
Froth 4 ounces of lightly textured milk (the same as you would for a latte)—but you’ll only use 2 since steaming less than 4 ounces is difficult without burning it.
Pour milk into espresso.
Into your cup with espresso, pour in 2 ounces of milk.

EQUIPMENT

Espresso Machine

NOTES

How to make a cortado using a Nespresso or Keurig: Make 2 shots (2 ounces) of espresso in a Nespresso or Keurig then add 2 ounces of steamed milk.