Cappuccino & Cortado Duo
Two classic Italian espresso drinks made back-to-back in under 5 minutes. A velvety cappuccino and a silky cortado — perfect for espresso lovers or café-style breakfast.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 160
- Protein
- 9g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pull 2 oz espresso into each of two cups (or 4 oz into a single pitcher if making both at once).
Step 2
Steam 4 oz milk until a thermometer reads 150–155°F, tilting the pitcher to create a whirlpool.
Step 3
For the cappuccino: pour steamed milk into the first cup, holding back foam with a spoon; top with 0.5 inch foam.
Step 4
Steam remaining 4 oz milk to 150–155°F with minimal foam (just a thin layer).
Step 5
For the cortado: pour equal parts espresso and steamed milk into the second cup; stir gently.
Step 6
Serve both immediately. Add sugar to taste if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- espresso machine with steam wand
- two 6–8 oz ceramic cups
- milk pitcher (12 oz minimum)
- kitchen thermometer
- spoon
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