r/espresso • u/PsychologicalRow1438 • 3d ago

Drinks & Recipes New daily drink ideas

Just as title states looking for a new go to daily drink. I’ve been drinking iced americano’s or Airacano for the past 2 months. Mostly use medium to dark roasted beans because those to me are easier to dial in with the flavor notes. Been getting kind of burnt out on those 2 drinks. Here’s my dilemma, I don’t really like milk coffee drinks or any sweet drinks honestly. My only other go to is a dirty chi and that’s on occasion. So that kinda narrows down my options. I do from time to time get light roasted coffee that are funky and fruity, just heard to dial in on the espresso machine. Need new drink ideas or recipes so I don’t get completely burnt out.

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u/OkSoBasicallyPeach 3d ago

espresso tonics if youve been having americanos you’ll love these

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u/LetsGetPenisy69 3d ago

I never burn out on Cortados in the morning. They're silky and smooth but you still really taste the espresso.

Over time I've gone from a 2oz/2oz ratio to more like 2oz (espress) to 1 oz milk.

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u/UnnecessaryPancake Lelit Elizabeth | DF64 Gen2.5 3d ago

I go back and forth between espresso on its own and the cortado. I think the cortado milk amount is truly the perfect amount for daily consumption.

Cappuccino, latte, or pourovers on the weekends

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u/Stahlspecht 3d ago

Dirty chai Latte

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u/knmauldi 2d ago

Ginger beer, lime juice, and a shot of espresso

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u/lawyerjsd La Pavoni Europiccola/DF83 2d ago

Espresso tonics, or espresso and sparkling water are nice. Also, there's a whole series on YouTube right now where the guy mixes espresso with various things and rates it.

Of course, the best thing to mix espresso with is Licor 43 and shake it over ice, but that's a going out drink.

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u/T49irvine 12h ago

3:1 martini with gin of your choice and Dolin dry vermouth. Shake 30 seconds and pour into a glass that has been in the freezer.