Livorno Punch (Ponce Livornese)
Author Notes: Think of this warm drink as a variation of a caffè corretto (an espresso "corrected" with a shot of liquor) or even of a hot toddy that substitutes tea for strong coffee. It's drunk fast, while still hot and even before the sugar has had time to dissolve properly. Not for the faint-hearted. —Emiko
Makes 1
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2
teaspoons sugar
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1
ounce (30 milliliters) dark rum (or half rum and half cognac or half sassolino)
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1
shot strong espresso coffee (preferably made with a stovetop percolator)
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1
twist of lemon peel
- Place sugar and rum in a small glass. Top with espresso. Twist the lemon peel over the top to release essential oils, then drop the peel into the glass. Serve immediately.
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about 2 years ago Stefan Vartou
My favorite part of a visit to Pisa :)
about 3 years ago MaryAlice
With the dark rum I brought back from Guatemala and the coffee from Columbia, this was an excellent drink. It will go into my files to use often.
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