Ingredients:

1. Espresso: 2 shots (about 60 ml)
2. Cold water: 8 ounces (240 ml) or more, depending on how strong you want your coffee
3. Ice: enough to fill the rest of your glass

4. Instructions:

   1. Brew the Espresso: Start by brewing two shots of espresso. You can use an espresso machine for this, or you can use a Moka pot or any other method you prefer to make strong coffee.

   2. Prepare the Glass: While your espresso is brewing, prepare your glass by adding ice to it. The amount of ice you use will depend on how cold you want your Americano and how much room you want to leave for the espresso and water.

   3. Add Espresso: Pour the freshly brewed espresso over the ice in your glass. The ice will start to melt immediately, which is part of the process.

   4. Add Cold Water: Slowly pour cold water into the glass until it reaches your desired level. You can adjust the amount of water to suit your taste—more water for a lighter coffee, less for a stronger flavor.