Americano
One of the simplest coffee drinks is the Espresso Americano; Espresso here teams up with hot water for a special nuance! Uses [KitchenAid® Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine](https://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop-appliances/coffee-products/coffee-makers/p.semi-automatic-espresso-machine.kes6403bm.html?) and [KitchenAid® Burr Coffee Grinder](https://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop-appliances/coffee-products/coffee-grinders/p.burr-coffee-grinder.kcg8433bm.html?)
Americano
One of the simplest coffee drinks is the Espresso Americano; Espresso here teams up with hot water for a special nuance! Uses [KitchenAid® Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine](https://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop-appliances/coffee-products/coffee-makers/p.semi-automatic-espresso-machine.kes6403bm.html?) and [KitchenAid® Burr Coffee Grinder](https://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop-appliances/coffee-products/coffee-grinders/p.burr-coffee-grinder.kcg8433bm.html?)
Ingredients
Espresso (2 shots)
9 oz. Water (270 mL)
Step by step
Dispense 9 oz. of hot water using the espresso machine's steam wand.
Pour the hot water into a coffee cup.
Pull a double shot of Espresso over the hot water and enjoy your Americano.
Plus Up: For an Iced Americano, pour over a cup of ice and let chill before enjoying