Caffè Shakerato: Italian-Style Shaken Iced Coffee Recipe
This frothy and flavorful Italian-style shaken iced coffee will transport your tastebuds to the streets of Rome with every sip.
By World Market | Worldmarket.com
- ● Prep time: 5 min.
- ● Cook time: n/a
- ● Total time: 5 min.
- ● Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 2 fl oz fresh, hot espresso
- 1/2 to 1 tbsp sugar, to your liking
- 1 dash liqueur, such as rum, sambuca or amaretto (optional)
- ice
Directions
Step 1
Add sugar to a cocktail shaker. Pour hot espresso on top. Fill shaker with ice, cover and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is very cold and mixture inside is very frothy, about 30 seconds.
Step 2
Strain iced espresso into a chilled cocktail glass, coupe or other glass vessel and serve right away.
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All About Caffè Shakerato: Italian-Style Shaken Iced Coffee
1. What is a Caffè Shakerato?
Caffè Shakerato is an Italian iced coffee drink made by shaking espresso, ice and simple syrup or sugar together until frothy and chilled. It's a delightful and refreshing coffee cocktail, popularly served in Italy.
2. What is a Caffè Shakerato made of?
A classic Caffè Shakerato is made using freshly brewed espresso, ice cubes and simple syrup (or sugar syrup). The ingredients are combined and shaken vigorously in a cocktail shaker to create a frothy and invigorating coffee drink.
3. Does Caffè Shakerato contain alcohol?
Traditionally, Caffè Shakerato is an alcohol-free beverage. It is purely an iced coffee drink. However, some may choose to experiment and add a touch of alcohol to suit their preferences.
4. What is the difference between Caffè Freddo and Caffè Shakerato?
Caffè Freddo is another Italian iced coffee drink, but unlike Caffè Shakerato, it is made by blending instant coffee, sugar and milk together, often served with ice. On the other hand, Caffè Shakerato is made with freshly brewed espresso, ice and simple syrup, shaken until frothy.
5. What is the difference between shaken espresso and Caffè Shakerato?
Shaken espresso is a similar concept to Caffè Shakerato but typically involves shaking only the espresso with ice to create a frothy texture. Caffè Shakerato, on the other hand, includes the additional step of incorporating simple syrup (or sugar syrup) for added sweetness and flavor.
6. Can I make Caffè Shakerato without using espresso?
Authentic Caffè Shakerato is made using espresso as the base. However, if you don't have access to an espresso machine, you may try substituting strong brewed coffee as a close alternative.
Whether you're seeking a morning pick-me-up or a sweet afternoon treat, Caffè Shakerato is simple to make and perfect for sipping al fresco on a warm summer day.
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