To prepare a solo shot of espresso you need to pull one shot of espresso—about 1½ ounces—using an espresso machine. The espresso shot is best served in a pre-warmed demitasse. See Pulling a Perfect Espresso Shot.
SPICY VIENNESE ESPRESSO
To make a spicy Viennese Espresso, pull two shots of espresso. The espresso is then mixed with 4 ground cloves, one-half teaspoon cinnamon, and one-half teaspoon allspice. Finally top it all off with a nice dollop of whipped cream.
SPLIT SHOT ESPRESSO
To make a Split Shot Espresso, pull one shot of espresso using half decaffeinated gourmet coffee grounds and half regular (caffeinated) gourmet coffee grounds.
