Caffè corretto
| Type | Beverage |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Main ingredients | Espresso, liquor |
Caffè corretto (Italian: [kafˈfɛkkorˈrɛtto] ) is an Italian caffeinated alcoholic drink, consisting of a shot of espresso with a small amount of liquor,[1] usually grappa, and sometimes sambuca [2] or brandy.[3] It is also known (outside Italy) as an espresso corretto. It is ordered as un caffè corretto alla grappa , ... alla sambuca , ... al cognac , or corretto di Spadino, depending on the desired liquor.
A caffè corretto is often prepared by simply adding a few drops of the desired spirit into an espresso shot; however in some cases the alcohol is served in a shot alongside the coffee, allowing the customer to pour the quantity they desire.
The Italian word corretto corresponds to the English word 'corrected'. The term is now an Italian phraseme.[4]
Caffè corretto can also be found widely in Eritrea, a legacy of the Italian colonization of Eritrea. In Asmarino, locally produced areki and cognac are used.
In Spain, a similar drink is known in Spanish as carajillo and as cigaló in Catalan, with any local spirit; in Portugal café com cheirinho (coffee with scent); in France café-calva (coffee and Calvados) or champoreau; in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark kaffekask , karsk , or kaffegök; and in Mexico cafe con piquete.
Variants
[edit ]Rexentìn
[edit ]The rexentin (or raxentin, as it is known in some places) is a tradition of the Veneto region of Italy. Rexentin means 'to rinse': after drinking the caffè corretto a small quantity of coffee remains in the cup, which is cleaned using the spirit used for the beverage, that will then be drunk.
See also
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References
[edit ]- ^ Simonis, Damien; Garwood, Duncan (2004). Italy. Lonely Planet. p. 72. ISBN 978-1-74104-080-7.
- ^ Steves, Rick (2006). Rick Steves' Italy 2007 . Avalon Travel. p. 40 https://books.google.com/books?id=krCIh7ED1YUC&pg=PA40. ISBN 978-1-56691-816-9.
- ^ Riely, Elizabeth (2003). The chef's companion: a culinary dictionary. John Wiley and Sons. p. 49. ISBN 978-0-471-39842-4.
- ^ "definition of corretto| English-Italian Definition Dictionary | Reverso". Dictionary.reverso.net. Retrieved 27 February 2012.