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Freddo Espresso

Freddo Espresso Recipe (Greek Chilled Espresso with Foam)

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A classic Greek freddo espresso made by shaking hot espresso with ice to create a refreshingly chilled coffee with thick foam.
Kelsey Todd
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Ingredients Equipment Instructions Nutrition Video Notes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 drink
Calories 10 kcal
Course Breakfast, Coffee
Cuisine Greek

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 shots espresso freshly brewed, medium-dark roast recommended
  • 1 cup Ice cubes divided
  • 1 tsp Sugar optional, dissolve while espresso is hot

Instructions
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  • Brew a double shot of espresso using freshly ground coffee.
  • If sweetening, stir sugar into the hot espresso until fully dissolved.
  • Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes.
  • Pour the hot espresso over the ice in the shaker.
  • Fill a tall glass with fresh ice.
    Ice cubes falling into glass
  • Strain the shaken espresso over the ice, preserving the foam layer on top.
  • Serve immediately.

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Notes

  • For best foam, use large ice cubes and shake hard. Freddo espresso should be cold, strong, and topped with a thick natural foam layer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 10kcalCarbohydrates: 2gSodium: 5mg
Keyword cold coffee, Freddo espresso, greek coffee, iced espresso, summer espresso
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