Barraquito facts for kids
A barraquito served in La Orotava
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| Type | Coffee liqueur |
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| Region or state | Tenerife, Canary Islands |
A Barraquito (pronounced bara-KEE-toh) is a special coffee drink from Tenerife, one of the beautiful Canary Islands in Spain. It's a bit like a fancy coffee dessert! This tasty drink is known for its many colorful layers. Sometimes, people also call it a zaperoco.
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What is a Barraquito?
A barraquito is a unique coffee drink that has several different layers. It's usually served in a clear glass. This way, you can easily see all the pretty layers stacked on top of each other. While many barraquitos contain a special liqueur, you can also find versions without it.
What's in a Barraquito?
The barraquito gets its amazing look from its different layers. Here are the main ingredients that make up this delicious drink:
- Coffee (usually strong espresso)
- Licor 43 (a sweet, golden Spanish liqueur)
- Frothed milk (light and airy milk foam)
- Condensed milk (sweet and thick milk)
Other things often added to make it even tastier are:
- A piece of lemon peel
- A sprinkle of cinnamon
How to Make a Barraquito
Making a barraquito is like building a delicious tower, layer by layer! Here's how it's usually done:
- First, a layer of sweet condensed milk goes into the bottom of the glass.
- Next, the special liqueur is carefully poured in.
- Then, a shot of hot espresso coffee is added.
- A small piece of lemon peel is often placed in the glass at this point.
- After that, frothed milk is gently poured on top. This creates a fluffy, white layer.
- Finally, a sprinkle of cinnamon powder finishes off the drink.
Where is it Called Zaperoco?
In some northern parts of Tenerife, the barraquito has a different name. People there often call it a "zaperoco." It's the same delicious layered coffee, just with a different local name!
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