Caffè Corretto

From WOI Encyclopedia Italia

Caffè Corretto, an Italian beverage, consists of a shot of espresso coffee "corrected" with a shot of liquor, usually grappa or brandy. It is also known as an Espresso Corretto. It is widely consumed in Italy and usually taken after lunch or dinner. It is ordered as "Un caffe' corretto alla grappa" or "[...] corretto al cognac" or "[...] corretto alla sambuca", depending on the liquor the customer like to have added to the coffee.