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Cinnamon Honey Cortado

A cortado sweetened with honey and warmed with a pinch of cinnamon, equal parts espresso and silky milk.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 40
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 shot espresso
  • 1 shot milk warmed, about the same volume as the espresso
  • 1/2 tsp honey
  • 1 pinch cinnamon

Equipment

  • Espresso machine
  • Milk frothing pitcher
  • Small glass or cup (4-6 oz)

Method
 

  1. Pull a shot of espresso into a small glass.
  2. Warm an equal amount of milk and whisk it briefly to create light microfoam rather than a thick foam.
  3. Stir the honey and cinnamon into the espresso first.
  4. Pour the warm milk over the espresso and serve.

Notes

Keep the milk close to equal parts with the espresso, not double or triple — that ratio is what makes a cortado different from a latte.