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Caffè Shakerato (Italian Shaken Iced Coffee)

A double espresso shaken with ice (and optional sugar) to create a chilled, lightly diluted coffee topped with stable foam; optionally made "corretto" with a shot of Baileys.

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Italian
easy
3 min
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Prep: 1 min
Cook: 2 min
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Ingredients
  • 1 double shot Espressofreshly pulled; double regular espresso
  • Iceenough to fill one side of a Boston shaker
  • 1 to 3 teaspoons Granulated sugar(optional)to taste
  • 1 shot Baileys(optional)for the 'corretto' variation; whiskey and cream liqueur
Instructions
  1. 1

    Pull a double espresso (more volume than a typical corto) and set it aside.

    2 min

  2. 2

    Add granulated sugar to the shaker if using (about 1 to 3 teaspoons).

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  3. 3

    Fill the other side of a Boston shaker with ice.

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  4. 4

    Pour the hot espresso into the shaker over the ice. Add a shot (30 ml) of Baileys if making the 'corretto' variation.

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  5. 5

    Seal and shake vigorously until the drink is very cold and a stable foam forms.

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  6. 6

    Strain into a chilled martini glass and serve immediately.

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Equipment Needed
Espresso machine
Espresso tamper
Boston shaker
Strainer
Martini glass

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