Barraquito
{{Short description|Spanish coffee liqueur}}
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Barraquito ({{IPA|es|bara'kito}}) is a coffee liqueur commonly available on Tenerife (one of the Canary Islands), also known as zaperoco.{{cite web |url=https://www.guidetocanaryislands.com/barraquito-coffee-recipe/ |title=Barraquito Coffee Recipe & Where to Find It in Tenerife |website=GuideToCanaryIslands.com |access-date=2019-06-28}}{{cite web |url=https://www.atlasobscura.com/foods/barraquito |title=Barraquito |website=Atlas Obscura |access-date=2019-06-28}}
Origin
Amongst the population of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, it is said that barraquito appeared in the mid-20th century. Its name refers to a frequent client of Bar Imperial, Don Sebastián Rubio, nicknamed "Barraco" or "Barraquito", who always asked for a cortado with condensed milk, a shot of Licor 43, a lemon rind, and cinnamon in a long glass. This bar is still active and is located in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.{{cite web |last1=Hernández Arteaga |first1=Jesús |title=HISTORIA DEL BARRAQUITO |url=https://saboreandocanarias.com/2018/02/13/historia-del-barraquito/ |website=Saboreando Canarias |publisher=Saboreando Canarias |access-date=15 March 2024 |ref=historia |language=Spanish |date=13 Feb 2018}}
Description
The barraquito is a multi-layered coffee liqueur drink (though non-liqueur versions are available) normally served in a glass to enable easy viewing of the different layers.
Variants
- Barraquito Especial: this is the name of barraquito in capital cities, with distinguishable layers of condensed milk, liqueur 43, coffee with milk, milk foam, cinnamon, and lemon.
- Barraquito vírgen or alcohol free: this omits the liqueur, so it is simply coffee with milk with cinnamon and lemon.
Ingredients
The layers of a barraquito are normally:
- Coffee
- Licor 43
- Frothed milk
- Condensed milk
Other ingredients typically used:
- Lemon peel
- Cinnamon
Preparation
The condensed milk is first added, followed by the liqueur, espresso and lemon peel (in this order). Milk (can be frothed by any means available) is then added and cinnamon is sprinkled on top.{{cite web |url=https://tastykitchen.com/recipes/drinks/barraquito/ |title=Barraquito |website=TastyKitchen.com |access-date=2019-06-28}}
Regional variations
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External links
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