We are crazy for coffee and rumor has it that lots of other Americans are! We wanted to take a look at some local recipes that delight from cup to steaming cup.
Miami - Cuban Coffee
Cuba’s influence on Miami is strong, right down to the coffee. This small but mighty coffee drink packs a punch with equal parts espresso and sugar to jolt you awake.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of fresh espresso
- 2 tablespoons of cane sugar
Directions:
- Start with a small espresso pull. Don’t use your full 2 tablespoons, about ¾ tablespoons should do just the trick.
- Add your full 2 tablespoons of sugar to a small cup.
- Combine your first espresso pull with your sugar.
- Whisk.
- Whisk again.
- Whisk once more for good measure.
- Keep whisking until a caramel colored foam is present.
- Pull the remaining espresso.
- Combine the sugar and espresso mix with the second pull.
New Orleans - Café Au Lait
The Big Easy is home to the Café Au Lait, a coffee drink that is, well, easy. To make and to love. Sip back and enjoy the French classic with an oat-milk twist. Just make sure you have a beignet nearby.
Ingredients:
- 6 oz of freshly brewed coffee
- 6 oz of oat milk
- Option to add 2 tbsp of flavored syrup
Directions:
- Combine freshly brewed coffee and oat milk into a cup.
- Froth until you reach the desired consistency.
- That's it. How's that for Big Easy?
Montana - Huckleberry Mocha
Big Sky Country is also home to big flavor, thanks to its famed huckleberries. Here’s a classic pour with a berry nice surprise.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 oz. Torani White Chocolate Sauce
- 1/4 oz. Torani Huckleberry Syrup
- 1 shot(s) espresso
- Fill with steamed milk
Directions:
- Combine ingredients, except milk, in a cup.
- Stir and set aside.
- Steam milk.
- Pour steamed milk into the cup, stirring gently.
