Hot Drink
Italian Coffee
How to make an Italian Coffee - a hot coffee cocktail with amaretto and a cap of cream. The Italian classic with an almond note as a sweet finish.
5 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Coffee glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Italian Coffee brings the sweet almond note of Italy into the cup with amaretto. Hot coffee, an airy cap of cream and toasted almond flakes make it an elegant dessert in a glass. A warming classic for cosy evenings.
Instructions
- Prewarm a heatproof glass with hot water and empty it.
- Add the amaretto and brown sugar to the glass.
- Top up with hot coffee and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
- Gently spoon a cap of whipped cream on top.
- Garnish with toasted almond flakes and serve.
Garnish: Cap of cream with almond flakes
Pro tip: Stir the amaretto well into the hot coffee before adding the cream - this way the almond sweetness spreads evenly.
Frequently asked questions
What defines an Italian Coffee?
The amaretto gives the coffee a characteristic almond and marzipan note that sets it apart from Irish Coffee.
Which amaretto is suitable?
A classic Italian amaretto like Disaronno is ideal, as its balanced sweetness does not overpower the coffee.
How does the cream stay floating on top?
Whip the cream only until half-stiff and pour it slowly over the back of a bar spoon - this way it stays on top as a cap.
Ingredients
- Amaretto4 cl
- Hot coffee12 cl
- Brown sugar1 tsp
- Whipped cream2 cl
- Toasted almond flakes1 piece
