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Caffè Shakerato

By The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
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Caffè ShakeratoMichael Graydon and Nikole Herriott
Cooks' Note

To take this Italian classic in a mocha direction, add 1 ounce chocolate syrup (we like Monin brand best) and cut down the simple down the simple syrup to 1/2 ounce.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1

Ingredients

2 ounces strong cold-brew coffee
1 ounce simple syrup
1 ounce chocolate syrup (we like Monin brand best) (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine 2 ounces strong cold-brew coffee and 1 ounce simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.

    Step 2

    Fill shaker with ice and shake vigorously (this is important; you really want to agitate the coffee) until outside is frosty and drink is light and frothy, about 1 minute.

    Step 3

    Strain into a small tumbler.

TagsCold DrinkBeveragesIced CoffeeCoffeeItalianEuropeanGluten FreeNut FreeQuickEasy5 Ingredients or Fewer30 Minutes or LessNo-CookBon Appétit

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