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Amaretto Coffee

This amaretto coffee combines bold, hot brewed coffee with smooth almond liqueur and creamy milk for a café-style indulgence ready in under 5 minutes.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 8 ounces hot brewed coffee
  • 0.5 ounce amaretto liqueur
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar optional
  • 1 tablespoon whipped cream optional
  • Pinch almond slices optional

Equipment

  • Coffee maker or espresso machine
  • Mug or coffee cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Small spoon or stirrer
  • Milk frother (optional)

Method
 

  1. Brew 8 ounces of hot, freshly brewed coffee using your preferred method.
  2. Add 0.5 ounce of amaretto liqueur to the hot coffee and stir for 10 seconds to combine.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of heavy cream or milk in a small pot until steaming, about 1–2 minutes over medium heat.
  4. Froth the warm milk using a milk frother or whisk vigorously for 10–15 seconds to create foam.
  5. Slowly pour the frothed milk into the coffee, leaving about 0.25 inch of space at the top.
  6. Taste the drink and stir in 0.5 teaspoon of sugar if a sweeter flavor is desired.
  7. Top with 1 tablespoon of whipped cream and sprinkle a pinch of almond slices on top, if desired.
  8. Serve immediately for the best flavor and temperature.

Notes

Always add the amaretto to hot coffee first to preserve its flavor. Best enjoyed immediately.