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Cuban Colada coffee

Cultural Context

Cuban Colada coffee, a staple of Cuban culture, is a sweetened espresso drink that reflects the island's vibrant coffee traditions. Often enjoyed in social settings, it is served in small cups for sharing, fostering community and connection. The drink has gained popularity beyond Cuba, with variations appearing in coffee shops worldwide, showcasing the global love for rich, bold coffee flavors.

CubanCUdrink
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups espresso
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup half & half

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: honey

Stevia is a low-calorie sweetener.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories.

1

Brew espresso using an espresso machine.

2

Combine 1 tablespoon of sugar with 1 ounce of brewed espresso in a bowl.

3

Whisk the mixture vigorously until it becomes light and frothy.

4

Add the remaining 3 ounces of brewed espresso to the frothy sugar mixture and stir gently.

5

Heat 1 cup of milk in a saucepan until warm, but do not boil.

6

Pour the warm milk into the espresso mixture and stir to combine.

7

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a sprinkle of cinnamon for flavor.

8

Serve in small cups topped with whipped cream.

Cooking Techniques

brewingwhiskingmixing

Equipment Needed

espresso machinemoka potbowlwhisksaucepan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

ColadaCafé Cubano

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