Espresso
Espresso romano
Espresso served with a strip of lemon peel.
Where it came from
Italian-American cafés
20th century
Despite the Roman name, its precise origin is unclear. Espresso with lemon peel is most strongly associated with Italian-American restaurant and bar culture.
Make it at home
Starting recipe
You'll need
- Espresso
- 36 g
- Lemon peel
- 1 strip
- 01
Build
Pull espresso and express a strip of lemon peel over the cup before serving.
- 02
Serve
Serve immediately and adjust sweetness or dilution to taste.
At a café
Recipes and café sizes vary. Use this as the clearest starting point, then make it yours.