Your New Summer Addiction: Four Ways to Enjoy an Espressoda
Most of us can agree that our day doesn’t really start until we’ve downed a cup of joe, and we’re always looking to sample the best and most intriguing takes on the staple a.m. drink. We recently checked in with Master Barista Giorgio Milos at the opening of the new illy Caffe here in San Francisco, where we were able to sample some of their amazing new espresso drinks. We were so impressed that we begged them to share the recipes. This “espressoda” is seriously going to change your summer iced coffee habit in the BEST way possible. Our favorite part is that you can change it up with whatever flavors you like best. Trust us — espresso + soda water = your new caffeine addiction.
Instructions:
— Fill a standard 10 ounces latte glass to the top with fresh ice
— Add 8 ounces club soda, leaving a bit of room on top for espresso
— Add 1 ounce illy espresso
— Top with 1 ounce vanilla syrup
illy Cold Brew Orange Soda
Instructions:
— Fill glass halfway with ice cubes
— Pour in 4 ounces illy cold brew Monoarabica Brazil
— Add 1 ounce fresh orange juice
— Top with 3 ounces soda water
illy Chai Cold Brew
Instructions:
— Fill glass halfway with ice cubes
— Add 7 ounces illy cold brew Monoarabica Brazil
— Pour in 1 ounce sweetened condensed milk mixed with 1 teaspoon chai spice
illy Cinnamon Vanilla Affogato
Instructions:
— Add 2 ½ scoops vanilla ice cream to a glass
— Pour 4 ounces illy cold brew Monoarabica Brazil on top
— Garnish with cinnamon and sugar mix
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