120 Espresso Based Hot and Cold Drinks
List of Espresso-Related Drinks
- Espresso
- Description: A concentrated coffee shot made by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee. It forms the base for many other espresso drinks. Standard serving size is about 1 ounce.
- Double Espresso (Doppio)
- Description: A double shot of espresso, typically served in a larger cup. It has a stronger and more intense flavor than a single shot.
- Ristretto
- Description: A shorter, more concentrated shot of espresso made with less water, resulting in a richer and more intense flavor. Typically, it's half the volume of a standard espresso shot.
- Lungo
- Description: An espresso shot pulled with more water, resulting in a longer, milder shot with a slightly different flavor profile. It’s about twice the volume of a standard espresso shot.
- Americano
- Description: Made by diluting a shot of espresso with hot water, resulting in a coffee similar in strength to drip coffee but with a different flavor due to the espresso base.
- Latte
- Description: A drink consisting of one shot of espresso with steamed milk and a small amount of milk foam on top. The typical ratio is 1/3 espresso to 2/3 milk.
- Cappuccino
- Description: Equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam. It’s typically served in a smaller cup and has a rich, creamy texture with a frothy top.
- Flat White
- Description: Similar to a latte but with a higher ratio of espresso to milk, and with a smoother, velvety microfoam instead of a thick layer of froth. It’s popular in Australia and New Zealand.
- Macchiato
- Description: An espresso "stained" with a small amount of milk foam. It can also be made with a small amount of steamed milk.
- Latte Macchiato
- Description: Steamed milk "stained" with a shot of espresso. It has more milk than a standard macchiato and is layered, with the espresso poured over the milk.
- Mocha (Caffè Mocha)
- Description: A combination of espresso, steamed milk, and chocolate syrup or powder, often topped with whipped cream. It’s a sweeter and richer variation of a latte.
- Cortado
- Description: Equal parts espresso and steamed milk, with a small amount of microfoam. It’s designed to cut the acidity of the espresso while maintaining its strength.
- Affogato
- Description: A dessert-style drink where a shot of hot espresso is poured over a scoop of vanilla ice cream or gelato, creating a rich, creamy, and slightly melted treat.
- Red Eye
- Description: A cup of drip coffee with a shot of espresso added to it. It’s a highly caffeinated drink with the robust flavor of espresso and the volume of drip coffee.
- Black Eye
- Description: Similar to a Red Eye but with two shots of espresso added to a cup of drip coffee. It’s even more potent and caffeinated.
- Café Breve
- Description: A rich, creamy coffee drink made with espresso and steamed half-and-half instead of milk, creating a thicker and more indulgent texture.
- Café con Leche
- Description: Popular in Spain and Latin America, this drink consists of equal parts espresso and steamed milk, often served with sugar.
- Café au Lait
- Description: Similar to a latte but typically made with brewed coffee instead of espresso and steamed milk in equal parts.
- Flat White Mocha
- Description: A combination of a flat white and a mocha, made with espresso, steamed milk, and chocolate, resulting in a smooth, velvety drink with a chocolatey flavor.
- Espresso con Panna
- Description: A shot of espresso topped with a dollop of whipped cream. The cream adds a rich, sweet contrast to the strong espresso.
- Marocchino
- Description: An Italian drink made with a shot of espresso, a dusting of cocoa powder, and a small amount of steamed milk. It is usually served in a small glass.
- Gibraltar
- Description: Similar to a cortado, it consists of a double shot of espresso and steamed milk, served in a Gibraltar glass (a 4.5-ounce glass tumbler).
- Café Bombón
- Description: A Spanish drink made by layering sweetened condensed milk and espresso in equal parts. The layers are kept separate for a visually appealing effect.
- Espresso Romano
- Description: A shot of espresso served with a slice of lemon or lemon peel, which is sometimes used to rub around the rim of the cup before drinking. The lemon is said to enhance the espresso's flavor.
- Café Cubano
- Description: A Cuban-style espresso that is sweetened with sugar during the brewing process. It often has a thick, frothy layer of sugar foam on top called "espuma."
- Caffè Gommosa
- Description: An espresso shot poured over a marshmallow, which melts slightly to add a sweet and gooey texture to the drink.
- Bicerin
- Description: A traditional drink from Turin, Italy, made with layers of espresso, hot chocolate, and whipped cream. It’s served in a small glass without mixing the layers.
- Café Zorro
- Description: A double shot of espresso added to an equal amount of hot water, similar to an Americano but with a 1:1 ratio.
- Café Corretto
- Description: An espresso "corrected" with a shot of liquor, typically grappa, sambuca, or brandy. It is often served as a digestif.
- Irish Coffee
- Description: Although not strictly an espresso drink, it is a coffee cocktail made with hot coffee, Irish whiskey, and sugar, topped with a layer of cream.
- Vienna Coffee
- Description: An espresso topped with whipped cream, often served in a glass mug. Variations can include chocolate or other flavorings.
- Dirty Chai Latte
- Description: A chai tea latte (steamed milk and chai tea concentrate) with a shot of espresso added. It combines the flavors of chai spices with the richness of espresso.
- Espresso Martini
- Description: A cocktail made with espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur, and simple syrup. It’s shaken with ice and served in a martini glass, often garnished with coffee beans.
- Cortadito
- Description: A Cuban drink similar to a cortado but often sweetened with sugar or condensed milk. It’s usually served in a small glass.
- Mazagran
- Description: A cold, sweetened coffee drink that originated in Algeria, made with espresso, lemon, and sometimes rum. It’s often served over ice.
- Espresso Tonic
- Description: A refreshing drink made by pouring a shot of espresso over tonic water and ice. The combination of bitter espresso and fizzy tonic is surprisingly harmonious.
- Long Black
- Description: An Australian and New Zealand favorite, made by pouring a double shot of espresso over hot water. It’s similar to an Americano but retains more crema.
- Flat Black
- Description: Similar to a Long Black but with a single shot of espresso instead of a double, resulting in a milder flavor.
- Mocha Macchiato
- Description: A layered drink with chocolate, steamed milk, and espresso, topped with milk foam. The chocolate adds a rich, sweet element to the macchiato.
- Cold Brew Espresso
- Description: A cold brew concentrate mixed with a shot of espresso, resulting in a strong, smooth, and highly caffeinated cold coffee drink.
- Espresso Fredo
- Description: A popular Greek iced coffee drink made by shaking a double shot of espresso with ice until frothy and serving it over ice.
- Shakerato
- Description: An Italian iced coffee made by shaking espresso with ice and sugar until frothy, then straining it into a chilled glass.
- Café Lungo
- Description: Similar to a lungo, but often brewed with a slightly higher water-to-coffee ratio, resulting in a milder and longer espresso shot.
- Café Crème
- Description: A French-style espresso served with a generous amount of steamed milk and a small layer of foam, similar to a cappuccino but with more milk.
- Café de Olla
- Description: A traditional Mexican coffee made with espresso, cinnamon, and piloncillo (unrefined cane sugar), typically brewed in a clay pot.
- Café Touba
- Description: A Senegalese coffee made with espresso and a blend of spices, including Guinea pepper (djar) and cloves, for a unique and spicy flavor.
- Breve Latte
- Description: Similar to a café breve but often with a higher ratio of half-and-half to espresso, resulting in a richer and creamier drink.
- Dirty Coffee
- Description: A layered drink with cold milk at the bottom and a hot shot of espresso poured on top, creating a contrast in temperature and texture.
- Café Cortado
- Description: Similar to a cortado but often sweeter, with a touch of sugar added to the espresso before adding steamed milk.
- Nitro Espresso
- Description: Espresso infused with nitrogen gas, creating a creamy, frothy texture similar to nitro cold brew but with the intense flavor of espresso.
- Espresso Affogato al Caffè
- Description: Similar to an affogato but with the addition of a shot of coffee liqueur, enhancing the richness and coffee flavor.
- Piccolo Latte
- Description: A small latte served in a demitasse glass, consisting of a single shot of espresso and steamed milk, similar to a cortado but with more milk.
- Carajillo
- Description: A Spanish drink made with a shot of espresso and a splash of liquor, such as brandy or rum, often served hot or over ice.
- Eiskaffee
- Description: A German iced coffee drink made with espresso, vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream, often served with a straw and spoon.
- Café Borgia
- Description: An espresso-based drink with hot chocolate, orange zest, and whipped cream, creating a rich and citrusy flavor profile.
- Espresso Mocha Frappe
- Description: A blended iced coffee drink made with espresso, chocolate syrup, milk, and ice, topped with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle.
- Espresso Float
- Description: Similar to an affogato but with the addition of soda or sparkling water, creating a fizzy, creamy, and coffee-flavored float.
- Espresso Sour
- Description: A cocktail made with espresso, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a splash of soda water, served over ice for a refreshing and tangy drink.
- Café Cubano con Leche
- Description: A Cuban drink made by combining a shot of sweetened espresso with steamed milk, similar to a café con leche but with Cuban-style coffee.
- Café ChocoLatte
- Description: A rich chocolate and espresso drink made with a shot of espresso, steamed milk, chocolate syrup, and topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
- Espresso Macchiato Con Panna
- Description: A variation of the espresso macchiato, topped with a dollop of whipped cream in addition to the milk foam, adding richness and creaminess.
- Honey Latte
- Description: A latte sweetened with honey instead of sugar or syrups, giving it a natural sweetness and a unique flavor profile.
- Spanish Latte (Leche y Leche)
- Description: An espresso-based drink made with a combination of sweetened condensed milk and steamed milk, creating a rich and sweet beverage.
- Tonic Espresso
- Description: A refreshing iced drink made by combining a shot of espresso with tonic water and ice, often garnished with a slice of lemon or lime.
- Bianco Latte
- Description: A white chocolate latte made with espresso, steamed milk, and white chocolate syrup, topped with whipped cream and white chocolate shavings.
- Salted Caramel Latte
- Description: An espresso-based drink with steamed milk and salted caramel syrup, often topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Lavender Latte
- Description: A floral twist on the classic latte, made with a shot of espresso, steamed milk, and lavender syrup, often garnished with dried lavender buds.
- Peppermint Mocha
- Description: A holiday favorite, combining espresso, steamed milk, chocolate syrup, and peppermint syrup, topped with whipped cream and peppermint candy pieces.
- Flat White Mocha
- Description: A blend of a flat white and a mocha, made with espresso, steamed milk, and chocolate, resulting in a smooth, velvety drink with a chocolatey flavor.
- Almond Milk Latte
- Description: A dairy-free latte made with espresso and steamed almond milk, offering a nutty flavor and creamy texture.
- Coconut Latte
- Description: A tropical variation of the latte, made with espresso and steamed coconut milk, often sweetened with a touch of coconut syrup.
- Oat Milk Latte
- Description: A plant-based latte made with espresso and steamed oat milk, known for its creamy texture and slightly sweet, nutty flavor.
- Rose Latte
- Description: An elegant drink made with espresso, steamed milk, and rose syrup, often garnished with dried rose petals for a delicate floral flavor.
- Maple Latte
- Description: A latte sweetened with pure maple syrup instead of sugar or syrups, adding a rich, natural sweetness and unique flavor.
- Cardamom Latte
- Description: A spiced latte made with espresso, steamed milk, and cardamom syrup or ground cardamom, offering a warm, aromatic flavor.
- Cinnamon Dolce Latte
- Description: A sweet and spicy latte made with espresso, steamed milk, and cinnamon dolce syrup, topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Golden Latte
- Description: Also known as a turmeric latte, made with espresso, steamed milk, turmeric, and other spices like cinnamon and ginger, offering a warm, earthy flavor.
- Nutella Latte
- Description: A decadent latte made with espresso, steamed milk, and Nutella, often topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of Nutella.
- S’mores Latte
- Description: A dessert-inspired latte made with espresso, steamed milk, chocolate syrup, and graham cracker syrup, topped with whipped cream and marshmallows.
- Mexican Mocha
- Description: A spiced mocha made with espresso, steamed milk, chocolate syrup, and a blend of spices such as cinnamon and cayenne, offering a rich and spicy flavor.
- Banana Mocha
- Description: A unique twist on the mocha, made with espresso, steamed milk, chocolate syrup, and banana syrup or puree, offering a sweet and creamy flavor.
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Description: A seasonal favorite made with espresso, steamed milk, and pumpkin spice syrup, topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.
- Matcha Espresso Fusion
- Description: A layered drink combining matcha green tea and espresso, offering a unique blend of flavors and a caffeine boost from both ingredients.
- Café Royal
- Description: A French coffee drink made by adding a shot of espresso to a small glass of brandy, often enjoyed as an after-dinner drink.
- Café Bianco
- Description: An espresso shot made with "white" coffee, which is coffee beans roasted at a low temperature, resulting in a light-colored, mild-flavored espresso.
- Café Miel
- Description: A honey-flavored latte made with espresso, steamed milk, honey, and a touch of cinnamon or nutmeg, offering a warm and comforting flavor.
- Espresso con Hielo
- Description: A Spanish iced espresso drink where a shot of espresso is poured over a glass of ice, often sweetened with sugar.
- Café Nocciola
- Description: An Italian hazelnut-flavored espresso drink made with a shot of espresso and hazelnut syrup, often topped with a dollop of hazelnut cream.
- Espresso Romano con Miele
- Description: A variation of the espresso romano, sweetened with honey and served with a slice of lemon, enhancing the espresso's flavor with a sweet and citrusy note.
- Mocha Valencia
- Description: An espresso drink made with steamed milk, chocolate syrup, and orange zest or syrup, offering a rich and citrusy flavor profile.
- Café Bombón
- Description: A sweet Spanish coffee drink made by layering espresso and sweetened condensed milk in equal parts, served in a clear glass to highlight the layers.
- Café Breva
- Description: Similar to a café breve but made with espresso, steamed milk, and a small amount of half-and-half, creating a rich and creamy texture.
- Espresso con Limoncello
- Description: An Italian after-dinner drink combining a shot of espresso with a splash of limoncello, offering a sweet and citrusy kick.
- Espresso Affogato al Rum
- Description: A dessert-style drink where a shot of espresso is poured over a scoop of vanilla ice cream or gelato, with the addition of a shot of rum for extra flavor.
- Coffee Smoothie
- Description: A blended drink made with espresso, milk, yogurt, banana, and other fruits, creating a refreshing and energizing smoothie.
- Chocolate Covered Cherry Mocha
- Description: A dessert-inspired mocha made with espresso, steamed milk, chocolate syrup, and cherry syrup, often topped with whipped cream and a cherry.
- Butterscotch Latte
- Description: An espresso-based drink made with steamed milk and butterscotch syrup, topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of butterscotch.
- Toffee Nut Latte
- Description: A sweet and nutty latte made with espresso, steamed milk, and toffee nut syrup, often topped with whipped cream and toffee bits.
- Eggnog Latte
- Description: A seasonal favorite made with espresso, steamed eggnog, and a touch of nutmeg or cinnamon, offering a rich and festive flavor.
- Raspberry White Chocolate Mocha
- Description: A sweet and fruity mocha made with espresso, steamed milk, white chocolate syrup, and raspberry syrup, topped with whipped cream.
- Espresso Frappe
- Description: A blended iced coffee drink made with espresso, milk, ice, and flavorings like vanilla or chocolate, creating a thick and frothy beverage.
- Vanilla Bean Latte
- Description: An espresso-based drink made with steamed milk and vanilla bean syrup, offering a smooth and sweet flavor.
- Butter Pecan Latte
- Description: A rich and nutty latte made with espresso, steamed milk, and butter pecan syrup, often topped with whipped cream and pecan pieces.
- Café Viennois
- Description: An espresso-based drink topped with whipped cream and often sprinkled with chocolate shavings, similar to a Vienna coffee.
- Apple Pie Latte
- Description: A spiced latte made with espresso, steamed milk, apple pie syrup, and a touch of cinnamon, often topped with whipped cream and cinnamon.
- Chocolate Mint Latte
- Description: An espresso-based drink made with steamed milk, chocolate syrup, and mint syrup, offering a refreshing and chocolaty flavor.
- Gingerbread Latte
- Description: A seasonal favorite made with espresso, steamed milk, gingerbread syrup, and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with whipped cream.
- Turkish Espresso
- Description: A strong and rich espresso made with finely ground coffee, often brewed with cardamom for an added aromatic flavor.
- Espresso Granita
- Description: A frozen dessert made by freezing sweetened espresso and scraping it into ice crystals, often served with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Irish Cream Latte
- Description: An espresso-based drink made with steamed milk and Irish cream syrup, often topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa.
- Cinnamon Roll Latte
- Description: A sweet and spiced latte made with espresso, steamed milk, cinnamon syrup, and a touch of vanilla, topped with whipped cream and cinnamon.
- Hazelnut Mocha
- Description: An espresso-based drink made with steamed milk, chocolate syrup, and hazelnut syrup, offering a rich and nutty flavor.
- Caramel Brulée Latte
- Description: An espresso-based drink made with steamed milk and caramel brulée syrup, topped with whipped cream and caramelized sugar.
- Chocolate Orange Mocha
- Description: A rich and citrusy mocha made with espresso, steamed milk, chocolate syrup, and orange zest or syrup, topped with whipped cream.
- Rosemary Honey Latte
- Description: A unique and aromatic latte made with espresso, steamed milk, honey, and a touch of rosemary syrup, offering a savory-sweet flavor.
- Cinnamon Almond Milk Macchiato
- Description: A dairy-free macchiato made with espresso, steamed almond milk, and cinnamon syrup, often topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Café Churro
- Description: An espresso-based drink inspired by churros, made with steamed milk, cinnamon, and sugar, often topped with whipped cream and cinnamon.
- Tiramisu Latte –
- Description: A dessert-inspired latte made with espresso, steamed milk, and tiramisu syrup, often topped with whipped cream and cocoa powder.
- Lavender Honey Latte –
- Description: A floral and sweet latte made with espresso, steamed milk, lavender syrup, and honey, offering a calming and aromatic flavor.
- Espresso Mojito
- Description: A refreshing iced drink made with espresso, fresh mint, lime, sugar, and soda water, offering a unique twist on the classic mojito.