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Caffè padovano

17/11/2023

Caffè Padovano is a delicious and refined coffee-based cocktail, typical of the Veneto tradition. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients

  • 30 ml of white grappa
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar
  • 1 cup of hot espresso coffee
  • Whipped cream to taste
  • Cocoa powder (optional)
  • Grated dark chocolate (optional) for garnish

Preparation

  1. Pour the teaspoon of sugar into the cup.
  2. Add the white grappa.
  3. Prepare a very hot espresso coffee and pour it into the cup with sugar and grappa.
  4. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  5. Gently add a spoonful of whipped cream on the surface, trying not to let it sink.
  6. As a final touch, you can dust a bit of cocoa powder or grated dark chocolate over the entire surface to decorate and give a richer flavor.

Caffè Padovano is a perfect mix of traditions, combining the warmth of Italian coffee with grappa, a distillate highly appreciated in Northern Italy and, specifically, in Veneto.

Sip it slowly, so as to appreciate the combination of warmth and coolness between coffee, grappa, and the cold cream, as well as the various layers of flavor.

This cocktail can be an excellent idea to beautifully conclude a meal or for a richly flavorful afternoon break. Enjoy your tasting!

Caffè padovano