More Ways to Enjoy Espresso for People Who Don't Know If They Like Espresso

We're going to be introducing a new drink this week - the Shakerato.

The Shakerato is a popular drink in Europe and can be found on cafe menus from Italy to Scandanavia. 

At its most basic it's simply espresso and ice shaken together until the crema foams up.  We'll be offering a menu of three different Shakerato recipes:

1.  Traditional (double espresso and ice)
2.  Shakerato Aldo* (double espresso shaken over ice with a simple syrup flavored with star anise and served with a lemon twist)
3.  Chocolate Biscotti Shakerato (double espresso shaken over ice with milk and chocolate and hazelnut syrups)

All Shakeratos will be served in a 5 ounce martini glass. 

Now that we have martini glasses, we expect to be introducing a happy hour soon!

The Shakerato is a delicious way to enjoy espresso, whether or not you're an espresso fanatic.  They're not often seen here in the States, but are an integral part of the Italian/European cafe culture, particularly during hot spells.

* A shout out to 2004 World Barista Champion Tim Wendelboe who gave us the idea for the idea for a star anise syrup with iced espresso.

Comments

[Chris M]

My wife is the quintessential "I don't drink coffee" person. We ordered both the traditional and biscotti last night. The first was about what I expected. The biscotti was out of this world. We both loved it. Very very good. The glasses are a fun touch too.

Thanks!

[Rich]

And so much for the "no double espressos in the third trimester" theory ;-)

Thanks for the comments and feedback. We usually don't go much for the sweet 'spro drinks ourselves, but that chocolate biscotti shakerato really does taste like a chocolate biscotti, doesn't it?

Credit John with perfecting that recipe. We were close all along but he tweaked it into something pretty danged tasty.