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Red Eye Coffee Recipe

Red Eye Coffee, also known as a "shot in the dark," is a simple yet effective way to add a boost of caffeine to your regular coffee. Here's a basic recipe:
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Aemrican
Servings: 1
Calories: 2Calories

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of brewed coffee
  • 1 shot of espresso

Instructions

  • Brew a cup of coffee using your preferred method.
    1 cup of brewed coffee
  • While the coffee is brewing, prepare a shot of espresso using an espresso machine or a stovetop espresso maker.
    1 shot of espresso
  • Pour the shot of espresso into a mug.
  • Pour the brewed coffee over the espresso shot. Stir gently to combine.
  • Optional: Add sugar, milk, or cream to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 2Calories | Carbohydrates: 0.02g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 117mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.02mg