Recipes

Espresso Cloud Cream Coffee 


A rich, aromatic coffee beverage topped with a smooth, velvety cream foam

Ingredients

Cocktail:

  • Freshly brewed espresso – 60 ml
  • Coffee liqueur (optional) – 20 ml
  • Simple syrup (or vanilla syrup) – 10 ml
  • Hot water – 40 ml (for an Americano-style base, optional)

Cream Foam (per siphon):

  • Heavy cream – 250 ml
  • Whole milk – 100 ml
  • Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
  • Sugar – 2 tbsp
  • Pinch of salt (to balance sweetness)

Step 1 – Prepare the Cream Foam

  • In a mixing bowl or blender, combine heavy cream (250 ml), milk (100 ml), sugar (2 tbsp), vanilla extract (1 tsp), and a pinch of salt.
  • Blend gently or whisk until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened (not whipped).
  • Strain through a fine sieve to ensure a uniform, silky texture.
  • Pour the mixture into a cream siphon.
  • Charge with one N₂O cream charger (use two for a denser foam).
  • Shake the siphon for about 10 seconds to distribute the gas evenly.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before use to stabilize the foam.

Step 2 – Make the Coffee Base

  • Brew a strong espresso shot (about 60 ml).
  • If desired, add coffee liqueur and simple syrup to taste.
  • Stir well and pour into a warmed glass or small cup.
  • Optionally, add a splash of hot water for a lighter drink.

Step 3 – Finish and Serve

  • Retrieve the chilled siphon and shake gently.
  • Dispense the Vanilla Cream Foam on top of the hot coffee, holding the siphon upside down.
  • Garnish optionally with:
    • A dusting of cocoa powder or cinnamon
    • A few coffee beans for aroma
    • A drizzle of caramel for extra richness

Purple – Blackberry Espuma Cocktail

A vibrant, berry-forward gin cocktail topped with a tangy blackberry foam

Ingredients

Cocktail:

  • Gin – 40 ml
  • Crème de Cassis – 20 ml
  • Blue Curaçao – 10 ml
  • Cranberry juice – 20 ml
  • Lemon juice – 20 ml

Blackberry Espuma (per siphon):

  • Blackberry purée – 250 ml (or blueberry purée if unavailable)
  • Lemon juice – 50 ml
  • Egg white – 100 ml

Step 1 – Prepare the Blackberry Espuma

  • In a mixing bowl or blender, combine blackberry purée (250 ml), lemon juice (50 ml), and egg white (100 ml).
  • Blend until smooth and airy, ensuring the mixture is well combined.
  • Strain through a fine sieve to remove seeds or pulp for a silky texture.
  • Pour the mixture into a cream siphon.
  • Charge the siphon with Neogas N₂O.
  • Shake the siphon for 10 seconds to distribute the gas evenly.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before use to stabilise the espuma.

Step 2 – Make the Cocktail

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Add gin (40 ml), Crème de Cassis (20 ml), Blue Curaçao (10 ml), cranberry juice (20 ml), and lemon juice (20 ml).
  • Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds to chill and blend.
  • Fine strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.

Step 3 – Finish and Serve

  • Retrieve the chilled siphon and shake gently.
  • Dispense the Purple Blackberry Espuma on top of the cocktail, holding the siphon upside down.
  • Garnish optionally with a fresh blackberry, lemon twist, or edible flower for color contrast.

Green Apple Espuma Cocktail

A refreshing gin-based cocktail topped with a light, tart apple foam

Ingredients

Cocktail:

  • Gin – 40 ml
  • Midori (melon liqueur) – 20 ml
  • Fresh lime juice – 20 ml
  • Simple syrup – 10 ml

Green Apple Espuma (per siphon):

  • Apple purée – 250 ml
  • Fresh lime juice – 30 ml
  • Egg white – 100 ml

Step 1 – Prepare the Green Apple Espuma

  • In a mixing bowl or blender, combine apple purée (250 ml), lime juice (30 ml), and egg white (100 ml).
  • Blend until smooth and fully incorporated.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove any pulp.
  • Pour the mixture into a cream siphon.
  • Charge the siphon with Neogas N₂O.
  • Shake the siphon well to evenly distribute the gas.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before use.

Step 2 – Make the Cocktail

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Add gin (40 ml), Midori (20 ml), lime juice (20 ml), and simple syrup (10 ml).
  • Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled.
  • Fine strain the mixture into a chilled coupe or martini glass.

Step 3 – Finish and Serve

  • Retrieve the chilled siphon and shake gently.
  • Dispense the Green Apple Espuma on top of the cocktail, holding the siphon upside down.
  • Optionally, garnish with a thin apple slice or mint sprig.