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Coffee Romano Recipe

Discover how to brew the perfect Coffee Romano with this simple recipe - just a shot of espresso served with a slice of lemon for a refreshing summertime coffee drink.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 1 serving
Calories 31 kcal

Equipment

  • Espresso Maker or Aeropress

Ingredients
  

  • 1 shot of espresso
  • 1 lemon cut into slices
  • Optional: sweetener to taste

Instructions
 

  • Brew a shot of espresso into a small glass.
    1 shot of espresso
  • Rub a lemon slice around the rim of the glass and squeeze a couple drops of lemon juice into the coffee.
    1 lemon
  • Place the lemon slice into the coffee.
  • Add sweetener if desired.
    Optional: sweetener to taste
  • Stir gently and enjoy this refreshing coffee drink! The lemon adds a bright, citrusy note that's perfect for summertime sipping.

Notes

  • Nutrition information calculated without added sweetener. 
  • Brew 1 shot of high-quality espresso for best flavor.
  • You can easily double or triple the recipe if you like. 
  • Use a thick-skinned lemon variety like Meyer for easiest juicing.
  • Rub the lemon slice around the rim to release essential oils.
  • Add just a couple drops of lemon juice to avoid overpowering the coffee.
  • Drink immediately before the coffee gets cold or diluted for optimal taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 31kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg