Authentic Caffe Corretto aka Coffee Corrected Recipe!
0 comments
Indulge in the rich flavors of Italian coffee culture with Caffe Corretto and Caffe Con Ammazzacaffe. These traditional beverages harmoniously blend the bold taste of espresso with the warming touch of a spirit, delivering a perfect after-meal digestivo or a cozy pick-me-up for cooler climates.
Ingredients
For Caffe Corretto:
☕ 1 Espresso Coffee short pour brewed with Bialetti Moka Pot
🍇 0.5 oz 15ml Poli Grappa
🌿 0.5 oz 15ml Varnelli Anice Secco Speciale alternative
🍬 Sugar optional to taste
For Caffe Con Ammazzacaffe:
☕ 1 Espresso Coffee short pour brewed with Bialetti Moka Pot
🍬 Sugar to liking
🥃 1 oz 30ml Your Favorite Spirit or Liqueur served separately
Instructions
1- Prepare Caffe Corretto:
Brew a short pour of espresso into an espresso cup using the Bialetti Moka Pot.
Add 0.5 oz (15ml) of your selected spirit (Grappa for a more traditional taste or Anisette for a sweeter profile) directly into the coffee.
Optional: Add sugar to taste if using Grappa. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Enjoy immediately while hot.
2- Prepare Caffe Con Ammazzacaffe:
Brew a short pour of espresso into an espresso cup using the Bialetti Moka Pot.
Sweeten the coffee to your liking and stir.
Serve 1 oz (30ml) of your chosen spirit in a separate shot glass.
Sip and savor the espresso.
Once finished, pour the spirit into the nearly empty espresso cup to mix with the remaining coffee and sugar residue.
Stir and enjoy the combination, then finish any remaining spirit from the shot glass.
Prep Time: 1-2 minutes per drink after coffee is brewed
Cook Time: Not applicable
Total Time: 1-2 minutes per drink
Servings: Each recipe serves 1
Equipment:
- Bialetti Moka Pot for brewing coffee
- Espresso cups and saucers
- Small spoons for stirring
- Shot glass for serving the spirit
Cooking Tips
- Look for a crema on your espresso; it's a sign of high-quality brewing.
- Grappa warms you up; this was traditional in colder Northern Italy, while the sweeter Anisette/Sambuca suits Southern regions.
- Preserve and enjoy the last bits of your coffee with the Ammazzacaffe method, embracing the Italian "no waste" philosophy.
#espresso #italian #coffee #recipe #digestivo
YouTube channel - Master Your Glass: https://www.youtube.com/@MasterYourGlass
Comments