Undoubtedly, coffee has ceased to be drunk only in the cold seasons to become an extremely popular drink during the summer. Baristas and experts have inspired coffee lovers to find new formulas to enjoy it at any time of the year.
Today we present two refreshing proposals that come from Syra Coffee,. A specialty coffee firm that has been able to give coffee-based drinks a spin. Everything to provide us with fresh and surprising options this season: the Affogato and Espresso Freddo.
So we invite you to savor the summer with its innovative range of drinks with new flavors based on coffee. They have fused traditional coffee preparation methods with fresh and vibrant ingredients, such as vanilla or rosemary.
Some perfect proposals for anyone looking for a refreshing and flavorful experience. Two ideas to accompany summer days, you can not stop trying them.
How to prepare Affogato at home:
This delicious drink is characterized by combining vanilla ice cream with coffee, drowning (affogato in Italian). The ice cream in the hot coffee, combining the hot and the cold in one.
To start preparing it, you need to have 50g of coffee from Syra Coffee, hazelnut ice cream (we recommend the Pink Albatross brand), chopped almonds, chopped pistachios and dehydrated fruit. Once the ingredients are gathered, follow these steps:
- Step 1:. Add a few tablespoons of hazelnut ice cream to a glass.
- Step 2. Next, pour the coffee over the ice cream, letting the ice cream melt little by little.
- Step 3. Decorate with the nuts and we finish with a few touches of dehydrated fruit.
Espresso Freddo, the summer coffee
Espresso freddo is a variant of espresso that originated in Greece. It is a cold and refreshing drink that combines espresso coffee and sugar syrup over ice.
To prepare this delicious drink you need 80 gr of coffee, ice, orange peel, coffee beans, 100g of sugar, 100g of water and a sprig of rosemary. Once the ingredients are gathered, follow these steps:
- Step 1. Prepare the coffee and let it cool.
- Step 2:. Prepare the rosemary syrup, separately: In a small saucepan add the sugar, water and rosemary. Then bring it to a boil for four minutes. Strain it and let it cool.
- Step 3. Pour the coffee into the French Press coffee maker, add four tablespoons of rosemary syrup and emulsify vigorously until creamy.
- Step 4. Add a couple of ice cubes to a glass, and pour the coffee.
- Step 5. To finish, decorate the drink with the orange peel.
