COCKTAIL — Vanilla Latte Cocktail Recipe
There is no bad whiskey. There are only some whiskeys that aren’t as good as others. — Raymond Chandler
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Ah, the Vanilla Latte. A drink born out of the desperate need for caffeine and the overwhelming desire to drown one’s sorrows in a warm, milky embrace. It all began when someone realized that plain old coffee just wasn’t cutting it anymore. “Why not add some vanilla syrup to mask the bitterness,” they sighed, “because what’s life without a little artificial sweetness to compensate for the bitter disappointment it constantly doles out?”
And so, the Vanilla Latte was born — a symbol of resignation, a testament to the never-ending quest for fleeting moments of comfort in a world full of chaos and confusion.
Now, to create this masterpiece, one must embark on a journey to find the perfect balance of bitterness and sweetness, of caffeine and comfort. It requires finesse, precision, and a touch of resignation. But fear not, for the reward is a concoction so bittersweet, it may just mirror life itself.
Ingredients:
- 2 shots of espresso
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla syrup
- 8–10 oz of steamed milk
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Ground cinnamon or cocoa powder for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Brew 2 shots of espresso using your espresso machine or stovetop espresso maker.
- In a serving cup, pour the vanilla syrup.
- Pour the freshly brewed espresso over the vanilla syrup.
- Steam the milk using a frother or heat it on the stovetop until it is hot and frothy.
- Gently pour the steamed milk over the espresso and vanilla mixture, holding back the foam with a spoon to scoop it on top.
- If desired, top with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon or cocoa powder over the whipped cream for garnish.
- Serve and enjoy your Vanilla Latte!
Ta-da, in a world full of chaos and confusion, isn’t it just delightful to indulge in a Vanilla Latte? It’s truly a work of art, isn’t it? A delicate balance of bitter espresso and sweet syrup, topped with a frothy layer of milk, meticulously crafted to provide a momentary escape from life’s never-ending parade of disappointments. Because, after all, what better way to face the existential absurdity than by sipping on a concoction that mirrors its bittersweet nature? So go ahead, savor every sip, and let the fleeting pleasure of a Vanilla Latte momentarily distract you from life’s perpetual carnival of absurdities. Cheers to that!
