How to Make an Iced Americano

A caffe americano is espresso with (usually hot) water. An iced americano is a cooling treat that doesn't require the chilling time you need for iced coffee. Serves one.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• cold water
• sugar or milk (optional)
• ice cubes
• tall glass
• one shot of espressos
• One Shot Of Espressos
• Ice cubes
• Tall Glass
• Cold Water
• Sugar Or Milk (optional)

1. Make one 1 1/2 oz. shot of espresso. (See "How to Make an Espresso" in Related eHows for instructions.)

2. 
    

   Fill 10-oz glass with ice cubes.

3. 
    

   Pour the espresso over ice.

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   Fill glass with cold water and stir mixture to equalize temperature.

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   Sweeten to taste or serve with milk.

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[Nyssa]

on 10/5/2007 If you start with a full glass of ice like the post suggests, you should be left with slightly more than half a glass of ice once everything has settled. A single espresso is only around 1.5 oz. so you really shouldn't have much melting.

on 7/23/2006 I've found that if you pour the shots into cold water first, then add ice, less ice melts.