Shakerato
Description
Shakerato is a summer staple iced coffee originating from Italy, a special drink that creates beautiful crema (foam) by shaking and rapidly cooling espresso. The shaking incorporates air, creating a mellow and creamy flavor, representing Italian bar culture in a cup.
Origin
Country of Origin: Italy （1950年代）
Born in Italian bars as a way to drink espresso cold to beat the summer heat. A traditional drink born from Italian wisdom of lowering temperature through shaking while simultaneously creating beautiful foam.
Birth Date Meaning
A sensitive person who holds dreams for the future
Shakerato is a summer staple drink in Italy, representing the fusion of new ideas with tradition, symbolizing someone who opens the future with creativity and passion
Famous Quotes
- 「Summer in Italy doesn't start without Shakerato」- Italian Barista
Trivia
- Italian version of iced coffee, a summer staple popular drink at authentic Italian bars
- 'Shakerato' means 'shaken' in Italian
- Shaking incorporates air, creating beautiful crema (foam) that foams up
- An alcoholic version called Campari Shakerato also exists
- Rapidly cooling espresso suppresses bitterness and creates a mellow flavor
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Espresso (Double Shot) - 60 ml
- Sugar or Simple Syrup - 適量 tsp
- Ice - たっぷり cubes
Instructions:
- Extract espresso as double (double the amount of coffee beans and water)
- Add sugar or preferred flavor syrup and espresso to shaker and mix
- Add plenty of ice and shake vigorously
- Continue shaking until crema (foam) forms beautifully
- Pour into cocktail glass or flute glass
- Serve with beautiful crema foam
- Coffee beans can be added as topping