🇮🇹 Italy · Drinks
Caffè Corretto con Sambuca
By eatmundo · August 3, 2026
🇮🇹 ITA classic Italian digestif, this 'corrected' coffee combines a robust shot of espresso with the sweet, anise-flavored punch of Sambuca. It is traditionally finished with three coffee beans, representing health, happiness, and prosperity.
Ingredients
check them off as you prepareHow to Make It
- 1
Prepare a fresh 30ml shot of high-quality espresso using your preferred machine.
- 2
While the espresso is hot, measure exactly 15ml of quality Sambuca.
- 3
Pour the Sambuca directly into the hot espresso cup, stirring gently with a small spoon.
- 4
Place exactly three roasted coffee beans on top of the crema.
- 5
Serve immediately while steaming hot to appreciate the contrast of the anise aroma.
- 6
Enjoy slowly as a refined post-dinner digestif that aids digestion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why use three coffee beans?+
The three beans signify 'la mosca' (the fly) and represent health, happiness, and prosperity in Italian tradition.
Can I use other liqueurs?+
Yes, 'corretto' means corrected, so you can use grappa, brandy, or anisette, though Sambuca is the iconic choice.
Should the espresso be sweetened?+
It is generally not sweetened, as the Sambuca already provides a distinct sugary anise profile.
Is this typically drunk in the morning?+
No, this is strictly a post-meal digestif meant to be enjoyed after lunch or dinner.
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