Ina Garten Vanilla Coffee Shakerato Recipe
Try this Ina Garten Vanilla Coffee Shakerato Recipe. It is the best way to enjoy an Italian-style coffee at home
Ingredients
- 4 shots of fresh hot espresso about 1/2 cup.
- 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
- 2 tablespoons of water.
- 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
- 2 cups of large ice cubes.
- A splash of whole milk or cream optional.
Instructions
Make the Syrup
- Put sugar and water in the small saucepan. Heat until the sugar melts away.
Add the Vanilla
- Take the syrup off the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and let it cool.
Brew the Coffee
- Make 4 shots of strong espresso. It is best to use hot coffee for this.
Fill the Shaker
- Put the large ice cubes into your shaker. Fill it at least halfway with ice.
Add the Liquids
- Pour the hot espresso and the vanilla syrup over the ice cubes.
Shake it Hard
- Close the lid very tightly. Shake the mix for 30 seconds until it is very cold.
Strain the Drink
- Pour the coffee into your chilled glasses. Hold back the ice with a strainer.
Watch the Foam
- Wait a few seconds for the thick foam to rise to the top of the glass.
Notes
- Use hot espresso. The heat helps create a much thicker foam when shaken.
- Shake it hard. You need a lot of energy to get that classic creamy top.
- Use big ice cubes. Small ice melts too fast and makes the coffee watery.
- Chill your glasses. Put your glasses in the freezer for ten minutes first.
- Use real vanilla. Pure vanilla extract gives a much better flavor than imitation.
- Add a twist. A small piece of lemon peel expressed over the top is very Italian.