Caffè Corretto

Here is another coffee based cocktail, a twist on the Italian ‘corrected coffee’. Caffè Corretto describes anytime espresso has been ‘augmented’ with a spirit like grappa, sambuca, brandy, etc. For my variation, I decided to increase the coffee depth by adding Galliano Ristretto while adding a subtle sweetness and herbal aspect with amaro and simple syrup. This cocktail is the Flatliner’s best friend – strong and reliable, yet easy going and self-effacing. Caffè Corretto is another easy sipper that works best as an after-dinner libation or dessert accompaniment – perfect for what I wanted tonight. Ahhh… time to relax and enjoy the evening, just me and my ‘corrected coffee’. I hope you enjoy your Friday evening too!

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Caffè Corretto

Prep time: 5 mins

Total time: 5 mins

Serves: 1

Ingredients

1½ oz chilled espresso (I used HighBrew Coffee Black and Bold)
¾ oz Galliano Ristretto
½ oz Amaro di Toscana
¼ oz simple syrup

Instructions

Chill a cocktail glass with ice.
Add ice and all ingredients into a shaker.
Shake to chill thoroughly, approximately 20 - 30 seconds.
Remove ice from cocktail glass.
Strain cocktail into chilled glass and add a few ice cubes.

Chill a cocktail glass with ice. Add ice and all ingredients into a shaker. Shake to chill thoroughly, approximately 20 – 30 seconds. Remove ice from cocktail glass. Strain cocktail into chilled glass and add a few ice cubes.