Honey Cinnamon Cortado

Ingredients

• 1 tsp Honey (or to taste)
• Ground Cinnamon (a small pinch, plus more for garnish)
• 2 oz Espresso (double shot)
• 2 oz Whole Milk (steamed)

Steps

1. 1

   Add a small amount of honey (approximately 1 teaspoon) and a small pinch of ground cinnamon to the bottom of a small glass.

2. 2

   Pull a double shot of espresso directly over the honey and cinnamon. The heat from the espresso will melt the honey and help the cinnamon flavor bloom and integrate.

3. 3

   Give the espresso, honey, and cinnamon mixture a quick stir to ensure the flavors are fully blended and not sitting at the bottom.

4. 4

   Steam approximately 2 to 3 ounces of milk until it is hot and has a light micro-foam, similar to the texture used for a latte but with less volume.

5. 5

   Pour the steamed milk over the espresso mixture. A cortado typically uses a 1:1 ratio of espresso to milk.

6. 6

   Finish the drink by dusting a little extra cinnamon on top for garnish.

Notes

A traditional cortado is roughly equal parts espresso and steamed milk (about 2 oz each). This drink is meant to be stronger than a latte, allowing the espresso to remain the primary flavor profile.

Nutrition per serving

• drink
• coffee
• espresso
• breakfast
• vegetarian
• hot drink