Caffè corretto facts for kids
Espresso corretto
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| Type | Beverage |
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| Place of origin | Italy |
| Main ingredients | Espresso, liquor |
Caffè corretto (pronounced [kafˈfɛ kkorˈrɛtto]) is a special Italian coffee drink. It means "corrected coffee." It's made by adding a small amount of alcohol to a shot of espresso. The most common alcohols used are grappa, sambuca, or brandy. Outside of Italy, some people call it an "espresso corretto."
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What is Caffè Corretto?
Caffè corretto is a popular caffeinated alcoholic drink from Italy. It's a simple way to enjoy coffee with a little extra kick. People often drink it after a meal. It combines the strong taste of espresso with the flavor of a chosen liquor.
How It's Made
Most Italian bartenders make caffè corretto by adding a few drops of alcohol directly into the espresso. Sometimes, the alcohol is served separately. This lets the person drinking it decide how much to add to their coffee. It's all about personal taste!
What "Corretto" Means
The Italian word corretto means 'correct' or 'corrected' in English. So, "caffè corretto" literally means "corrected coffee." It's like the coffee has been "fixed" or "improved" with a splash of something extra. This term is now a common phrase in Italy.
Caffè Corretto Around the World
Similar coffee drinks exist in other countries too!
- In Spain, a similar drink is called carajillo.
- In Portugal, it's known as café com cheirinho, which means "coffee with scent."
- In France, they have café-calva, mixing coffee with Calvados.
- In Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, you might find kaffekask, karsk, or kaffegök.
A Taste of History: Eritrea
Caffè corretto is also very popular in Eritrea. This is because Italy once ruled Eritrea. It's a lasting part of the culture from the Italian colonization of Eritrea. Bartenders in Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, often use local alcohols like areki and cognac in their caffè corretto.
See also
In Spanish: Caffè corretto para niños
it:Caffè espresso#Caffè corretto
