All Espresso Drinks Explained: The Difference Between Espresso Drinks – Coffee Bros.

What are espresso drink ratios? Now that we have a basic understanding of espresso brew ratios (the base of our drink), we can get into espresso-to-milk ratios.

All classic milk-based espresso drinks call for a base of espresso (either a single or double shot), which is then topped with frothed or chilled milk.

Most drinks call for a double shot of espresso as this most intense shot helps cut through any milk added. We have seen classic drink recipes for cappuccinos call for a single shot of espresso, but we still lean toward using a double shot.

The below will detail all the classic espresso drinks, the shot type, and how much frothed or chilled milk is needed. Please note that scaling a standard 10-ounce latte to a 16-ounce drink would require more espresso and not just topping it with additional milk. If you have ever encountered a super milky drink, it is because the café did not also scale up the espresso needed to cut through the additional milk in the drink. We will default to the classic proportions and let you do any tinkering for larger drink sizes!