Shakerato
{{Short description|Italian coffee drink}}
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A shakerato ({{IPA|it|ʃekeˈraːto}}, from {{langx|it|caffè shakerato}}, "shaken coffee") is an Italian drink prepared by shaking espresso and simple syrup with ice cubes, resulting in a cold drink with a frothy head. It is popular and easily obtainable in Italy.{{Cite news |last=Strand |first=Oliver |date=2013-05-20 |title=Chilled Espresso, Shaken to a Froth |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/22/dining/new-yorks-cult-hit-is-an-italian-standard.html |access-date=2024-06-30 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}
Preparation
The shakerato is prepared by shaking together a shot of espresso with ice cubes in a cocktail shaker and simple syrup.{{Cite web |last=Willinger |first=Faith |date=2009-07-23 |title=Italy's Answer to Iced Coffee |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2009/07/italys-answer-to-iced-coffee/21894/ |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=The Atlantic |language=en}} Once a frothy consistency has been obtained it is strained into a glass. It is usually served in a martini glass.{{Cite web |last=Grence |first=J. K. |title=How to Make Caffè Shakerato-Corretto, Italian Iced Coffee with a Kick |url=https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/restaurants/how-to-make-caff-shakerato-corretto-italian-iced-coffee-with-a-kick-6533517 |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=Phoenix New Times |language=en}} Sometimes, Baileys is added to give an alcoholic twist.