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Caffè corretto (Italian: [kafˈfɛ kkorˈrɛtto]) is an Italian caffeinated alcoholic drink, consisting of a shot of espresso with a small amount of liquor, [1] usually grappa, and sometimes sambuca [2] or brandy. [3] It is also known (outside Italy) as an espresso corretto. It is ordered as un caffè corretto alla grappa, ... alla sambuca, ...
Spritz was created during the period of the Habsburg domination in Veneto in the 1800s, under the Kingdom of Lombardy–Venetia.The soldiers, but also the various merchants, diplomats and employees of the Habsburg Empire in Veneto became quickly accustomed to drinking local wine in the taverns, but they were not familiar with the wide variety of wines from the Veneto, and the alcohol content ...
Caffè latte (Italian: [kafˌfɛ lˈlatte] [1] [2]), also known as caffè e latte or caffellatte, less correct caffelatte, often shortened to just latte (/ ˈ l ɑː t eɪ, ˈ l æ t eɪ /) in English, [3] [4] is a coffee drink of Italian origin made with espresso and steamed milk, traditionally served in a glass.
Cappuccino (/ ˌ k æ p ʊ ˈ tʃ iː n oʊ / ⓘ, Italian: [kapputˈtʃiːno]; from German Kapuziner) [1] is an espresso-based coffee drink that is traditionally prepared with steamed milk including a layer of milk foam.
The Brio brand of Canada (this is sweeter than Italian brands). The Bisleri brand in Australia (previously independent, but now owned & operated by Coca-Cola Amatil). In Venezuela, Sprite is sold under the brand name "Chinotto"; it is owned by The Coca-Cola Company. Kinnie is a chinotto-like soft drink made in Malta. [4]
The word bicerin (Piedmontese for 'small glass') is the equivalent of Italian bicchierino (diminutive of bicchiere, lit. ' glass '). This coffee beverage has existed since the 18th century and was praised by Alexandre Dumas in 1852.
The Bellini consists of puréed white peaches and Prosecco, an Italian sparkling wine. Marinating fresh peaches in wine is an Italian tradition. [1] The original recipe was made with a bit of raspberry or cherry juice to give the drink a pink glow. [3] Due in part to the limited availability of both white peaches and Prosecco, several ...
Affogato (/ ˌ ɑː f ə ˈ ɡ ɑː t oʊ, ˌ æ f-/), known in full in Italian as affogato al caffè (lit. ' drowned in coffee ') [1] and gelato affogato al caffè [citation needed] (lit. ' gelato drowned in coffee '), is an Italian dessert comprising a scoop of gelato or ice cream, either plain milk-flavored (fior di latte) or vanilla, topped ...