Step 1

Combine the double shot of espresso and the hot water in a glass with a handle. If you don’t have an espresso machine, you can use 4 ounces of strong brewed coffee, as in this video recipe, which uses a Moka pot:

Step 2

Whip using a whisk or electric egg beater until it has stiff peaks. Add the optional powdered sugar to the cream as you whip it for the sweetened whipped cream.

Step 3

Top the espresso with whipped cream so that the layer of cream is about equal in size to the layer of coffee.

Step 4

Finish it off with a dusting of cocoa powder or some chocolate shavings.