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Café Corretto Recipe

Name: Carmine's Italian Restaurant - Las Vegas Café Corretto Recipe
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 oz freshly brewed espresso (double shot); 1 oz Borghetti espresso liqueur; 0.25 oz Candolini grappa (for a robust, grape-based finish); 0.25 oz Sambuca (for anise/licorice notes); 3 pieces large ice cubes; 1 piece orange twist (optional garnish)

Inspired by Carmine's Italian Restaurant - Las Vegas

Time10m

Serves1

Borghetti Espresso Liqueur & Choice of a Splash of Candolini Grappa or Sambuca Served on the Rocks

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Ingredients

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Coffee & Liqueur

2 oz freshly brewed espresso (double shot)1 oz Borghetti espresso liqueur

Choice of Fortified Spirit (pick one)

1/4 oz Candolini grappa (for a robust, grape-based finish)1/4 oz Sambuca (for anise/licorice notes)

Finish & Serving

3 pieces large ice cubes1 piece orange twist (optional garnish)

Method

Preparation

Chill glass

Place a rocks glass in the freezer for 5 minutes or fill with ice to chill while you prepare the espresso.

Brew espresso

Pull a fresh double shot (about 2 oz) of hot espresso using an espresso machine. Use freshly ground beans for best flavor. Serve immediately so it is hot and aromatic.

Assembly

Discard any ice used to chill the glass, then add 3 large ice cubes to the chilled rocks glass.

Pour 1 oz Borghetti espresso liqueur over the ice.

Add the hot double-shot espresso (2 oz) directly into the glass over the liqueur and ice. The temperature contrast will create gentle mixing and release aroma.

Add a 1/4 oz (a splash) of your chosen fortified spirit: either Candolini grappa for a warm grape brandy accent or Sambuca for an anise-scented finish. Pour slowly so the spirits layer briefly before merging.

Stir gently once with a bar spoon (about 3 slow turns) to integrate the liqueur, espresso, and spirit while keeping the drink cold but allowing some crema to remain on top.

Garnish & Serve

Express an orange twist over the glass (optional) to add citrus oils, then drop it in or discard according to preference.

Serve immediately while cold on the rocks with a small demitasse spoon for sipping and note that the drink will have a contrast of hot espresso aroma and chilled body.