A misto is a "cafe americano(which is a shot of espresso served over hot
water)," with steamed milk on
top. Not to be confused with a cafe au lait, which is drip
coffee with steamed milk on top.
Customer: "I'd like a misto to
go."
Barista: "We don'
t have those."
Customer: "Can you make me an Americano?"
Barista: "Yes."
Customer: "Can you put some steamed milk on
top?"
Barista: "Sure."
Customer: "Than you can make me a misto..."