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barraquito in glass

Barraquito Recipe

Sweet and layered coffee drink from Tenerife island
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 7 -oz glass

Equipment

  • espresso machine, Nespresso or Moka pot
  • steam wand or another kind of milk frother
  • 7-oz tall glass with no handle
  • long spoon
  • grater or knife (for lemon peel)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp of condensed milk
  • 1 shot of espresso coffee
  • 5 ounces of steamed whole milk
  • ½ shot of Licor 43, Tia Maria, or other vanilla-flavored liqueur
  • lemon zest
  • cinnamon powder

Instructions
 

  • Pour 1 tbsp condensed milk into a glass
  • Pour ½ a shot of liqueur over the rounded part of a long spoon
  • Steam 5 ounces of milk until you get a thick microfoam
  • Pour the milk into the cup over the spoon
  • Pour one shot of espresso over the spoon through the center of the microfoam
  • Grate some lemon peel and sprinkle it with cinnamon over the foam
  • Stir and enjoy!