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Shaken · 1 serving

Grappacino

George Sinclair's grappa-based espresso cocktail combines pomace spirit with amaretto, rich syrup, and fresh coffee.

Short answer

Grappacino is a shaken cocktail made with grappa, amaretto, rich simple syrup, and espresso. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodShaken
GlassCocktail
LevelMedium
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1 serving

Grappacino ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Grappacino ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Grappa60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Amaretto15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Rich Simple Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Espresso30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts

Garnish: Exactly three small coffee beans centered on the crema

Method

How to make Grappacino

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one elegant V-shaped cocktail glass and select exactly three small intact coffee beans.

  2. 02

    Prepare fresh hot espresso, then measure it with the grappa, amaretto, and rich syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds to chill the coffee and build a restrained even crema.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled cocktail glass so no ice fragments break the crema.

  6. 06

    Place exactly three small coffee beans together at the center of the surface and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Grappacino taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Grappacino questions

What is in a Grappacino?

Kokto’s build uses grappa, amaretto, rich simple syrup, and espresso.

How long does a Grappacino take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Grappacino prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Grappacino alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B143https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2673/grappacino · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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