SHAKERATO--Iced Coffee, The Italian Way
An Epicurious recipe. While Italians love to linger over a meal, that same laid-back attitude doesn’t apply here. Italians don’t let hot coffee hang around to cool off and, Dio mio, they wouldn’t think of making cold brew. Their choice? Shakerato (shock-eh-RAH-toe): Hot caffè shaken w/ ice to chill it quickly. Here's the basic method for Caffè Shakerato.
For Two Italians or One American:
Combine 3/4-1 cup fresh-made espresso (2 long shots) or strong-brewed coffee with sugar to taste (hot espresso dissolves sugar quickly). Add to pint Mason jar 8-10 ice cubes (crack if large; about 1/2 cup total); shake vigorously til jar feels cold. The foam is prized; spoon off and reserve; pour the drinks, then divide up foam.
An American drinks from jar w/ straw.
An Italian strains it into two glasses (no ice).