Cordials
LIQUORE AL CAFFE' - ESPRESSO LIQUOR
The origin of this liquor is from a sport’s bar in Ancona, Italy, owned by Ugo Borghetti. He developed this drink in 1860 as an energizing drink for the crew working on a new railway, feet away from his bar. It became an instant hit and the liquor is still produced today under the same last name, Borghetti. Its’ nickname though is Caffè Sport!
LIQUORE AL CAFFE' - ESPRESSO LIQUOR
Ingredients:
500ml (17 Oz) grain alcohol (like Everclear)
400 gr sugar ( 2 cups)
500 ml (17 Oz) strong espresso
200 ml (7 Oz) water
2 tsps vanilla
Directions:
Brew espresso and set aside.
Mix water and sugar in a saucepan over low flame until dissolved.
Add espresso and allow to cool completely.
Add alcohol and vanilla.
Stir well.
Place into a sealed glass container.
Let it rest for at least a week in a dark, cool area.
When ready, filter the liquor and bottle it.
Keep a bottle in the fridge so it's ready to serve.
TIPS:
Make sure to use the best possible espresso coffee you can find. In fact, the better the coffee, the better the flavor of you liquor.
Filtering the mixture before bottling will help keep the liquor clear and not cloudy from the coffee sediment.
You can serve this straight or on the rocks with a lemon twist. Also, if you add some vodka, you can make a delicious espresso martini!