Smoky White Chocolate Cardamom Latte
This specialty coffee drink combines sweet white chocolate with the warming spice of cardamom bitters and the aromatic elegance of smoked rosemary. Perfect for elevating your coffee experience, it is both visually stunning and full of complex flavors.
This specialty coffee drink combines sweet white chocolate with the warming spice of cardamom bitters and the aromatic elegance of smoked rosemary. Perfect for elevating your coffee experience, it is both visually stunning and full of complex flavors.
Ingredients
🌿 2 fresh rosemary sprigs for smoking and garnish
🍫 0.75 oz white chocolate sauce
⚗️ 2 heavy dashes cardamom bitters
☕ Double shot espresso
🥛 6 oz steamed milk preferably whole milk
Instructions
1- Smoke Infusion:
- Place one sprig of fresh rosemary on a small wooden board.
- Use a butane torch to light the rosemary until it smokes.
- Invert a clear glass over the rosemary to trap the smoke inside and let it infuse for about one minute.
2- Preparing the Latte Base:
- In your serving glass, combine 0.75 ounces of white chocolate sauce and two dashes of cardamom bitters.
- Pour in a double shot of espresso.
3- Mixing:
- Use a bar spoon to stir the white chocolate sauce, cardamom bitters, and espresso until they are well mixed.
4- Adding Milk:
- Remove the inversely positioned smoke-filled glass from the rosemary.
- Fill the serving glass with 6 ounces of steamed milk, pouring over the espresso mixture.
5- Final Touch:
- For garnish, take the remaining sprig of rosemary and briefly light its tip with the butane torch to release aromatic smoke.
- Position this aromatic garnish on top of your latte.
Prep Time: 2-3 minutes
Cook Time: Approximately 1-2 minutes
Total Time: 4-5 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: Approximately 250
Proteins: 8g
Fats: 9g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Equipment: Butane torch, Small wooden board, Clear glass, Serving glass, Bar spoon, Metal measuring cup/jigger, Milk steaming pitcher
Cooking Tips
- Be careful with the torch when lighting the rosemary. Ensure there are no flammable materials nearby.
- Adjust the bitters to taste to balance out the sweetness of the white chocolate.
- Properly torching the rosemary garnish adds an element of surprise and enhances the aroma.
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