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Way back in the 80s is when our family used to vacation in Rimini...a real coastal hot spot for the trendy. I may have been too young then to be allowed to have coffee...however now I can make my own ;o)
Frank...I also make this with my ginger simple syrup...it's got that something that has to be experienced to understand...we love mixing things up a little around here.
Thanks for bringing back some great memories from my youth.
Ciao for now and flavourful wishes,
Claudia
I had my first caffè shakerato on the beach at Rimini way back sometime in the mid-90s. The black richness of espresso served cold and frothy was a relevation, and I was instantly hooked. It is by far my favorite way to drink iced coffee.
Ingredients
- Strong espresso coffee
- Simple syrup or superfine sugar
Directions
- The recipe is incredibly simple: fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice, add a cupful of strong, freshly brewed espresso coffee and some simple syrup to taste. (For me, a tablespoon is plenty.) Shake energetically for about 30 seconds or so, to cool the coffee and develop some froth. Serve in a martini glass or champagne flute.
- As explained in this post, simple syrup is nothing more than equal parts sugar and water boiled together and cooled. Its most common use in an Italian kitchen is for making sorbetto, and I always have some on hand during the hot months of the year. But if you don't happen have any on hand and don't feel like making some, you can simply use sugar, preferably the 'superfine' variety that melts quickly. It's a perfectly acceptable substitute, but the result will not be quite as fineâbesides lending some sweetness, the syrup lends a nice silk mouth feel to the drink that sugar will not.
- Needless to say, the quality of caffè shakerato will depend on the quality of the espresso. I hope to blog on making espresso at home in the near future. In the meanwhile, here are three key tips: find the best coffee you can, grind it fresh and brew it strong.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 15g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 19 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 4.88g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 4.87g | 3% |
| Protein 0.0g | 0% |
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