Experience the rich and frothy delight of a nitro-style coffee with this Aerocano recipe, perfect for coffee aficionados who crave that creamy texture without the need for specialized equipment. Using a standard espresso machine, this iced Americano variation delivers the lush, cascading layers of a traditional nitro brew.
Ingredients
☕ 32g Coffee Beans
❄️ Ice enough to fill a serving glass
💧 Water
🍸 26-28g Espresso shot from the 32g coffee beans
Instructions
1- Prep the Coffee:
- Weigh 32g of your chosen coffee beans.
- Grind the beans to a fine consistency suitable for espresso.
2- Prepare the Espresso:
- Load the ground coffee into the portafilter.
- Distribute the grounds evenly with a coffee distributor or WDT tool and tamp them firmly.
- Brush off any excess grounds from the portafilter.
- Attach the portafilter to the Gemilai G3007L espresso machine and pull a bold espresso shot (26-28g).
3- Assemble the Drink:
- Fill the MHV-3BOMBER glass with ice cubes.
- Pour water over the ice to fill the glass.
- Add the freshly brewed espresso shot into the glass with ice and water.
4- Froth the Coffee:
- Submerge the steam wand of the Gemilai G3007L into the coffee mixture in the glass.
- Activate the steam wand to froth the mixture, ensuring the drink remains cold and achieves a creamy, frothy texture.
- Continue frothing until the ice melts but the drink retains its chill.
5- Serve:
- Pour the frothed Aerocano into a clear serving glass to showcase its cascade and frothy layers.
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 3 minutes
Servings: 1
Equipment:
- 📠 Espresso Machine: Gemilai G3007L
- 🥄 Steam Wand: Integrated with Gemilai G3007L
- ☕ Coffee Grinder
- ⚖️ Digital Scale
- 🥄 Coffee Distributor/WDT Tool: Black
- 🥄 Tamper
- 🧹 Coffee Brush
- 🥛 Glass Mug: MHV-3BOMBER
- 🥤 Serving Glass
Serving Suggestions:
Serve immediately for the best cascading effect and texture.
Cooking Tips:
- Use quality coffee beans to ensure a flavorful espresso shot.
- Ensure ice is added before frothing to maintain chill.
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