Coffee cocktails: discover the coolest side of summer

Forget the rules. From ideal waking-up companion to the most popular aperitif partner, coffee reconfirms itself as the great protagonist of the summer season by becoming the soul of your aperitif.

The late afternoon buzz, the golden light lengthening the shadows, the desire for something new, that tastes of relaxation and surprise. Summer is not just a season, it is a state of mind.

What if we told you that the most unexpected protagonist of your aperitifs is already in your pantry?

Caffè Corsini is ready to show you its coolest and most versatile side.

If you already love its cold brew version, get ready for an evolution that combines the power of espresso with the art of mixology.

Get ready to mix the taste of summer

Coffee mixology is not just a trend, it is an invitation to creativity. It is about playing with aromas, temperatures and textures to create something unique.

To begin this journey, you need a base of excellence.

The very clear and pronounced aromatic notes of Caffè Corsini Miscela 100% ARABICA evoke fruity fragrances and nuances of caramel, followed by hints of chocolate and reminiscences of vanilla.

This smooth and harmonious blend is the ideal starting point: its balanced and elegantly sweet-and-sour profile does not cover the other ingredients, but enhances them, creating a surprisingly rounded and pleasant sensory experience.

Our recipe for “breaking the ice”

We have created a cocktail that is a tribute to summer sunsets and the heady scents of blooming gardens. The "Sunset Coffee Bloom" is an elegant and refreshing drink, which, thanks to the unique taste of Caffè Corsini, acquires depth and character, with a touch of softness.

Ingredients

• 30 ml of Caffè Corsini Blend 100% Arabica, brewed and chilled
• 45 ml of Vermouth Rosso
• 15 ml of orange liqueur (e.g. Triple Sec or Cointreau)
• Neutral tonic water (or Ginger Ale for a spicier note)
• an orange peel

Preparation

Fill a tall tumbler or large Gin Tonic glass with ice and leave it to cool while you prepare the rest.

In a shaker filled with ice, pour the cold coffee, Red Vermouth and orange liqueur. Do not add the tonic water in the shaker!

Close and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds. The shaker should become very cold to the touch. This step is essential to cool, dilute slightly and create foam.

Empty the glass of cooling ice and fill it with new, fresh ice.
Strain the contents of the shaker into the glass. You will notice that a light, inviting foam has formed on the surface.

Top with tonic water (or Ginger Ale), pouring it gently around the rim of the glass so as not to “break” the foam.

Garnish with an orange peel, after sprinkling its essential oils over the drink.

EXTRA TIP: for a real “Sour” cocktail foam

If you want an even thicker, more stable and professional-looking foam, you can add an emulsifying ingredient to the shaker, just like in real sour cocktails.

Add to the shaker (along with coffee, vermouth and liqueur) about 15 ml of pasteurised egg white or, for a vegan alternative, 15 ml of aquafaba (the water from tinned chickpeas, a great tasteless vegetable emulsifier).

For best results, make a “dry shake”: first shake all ingredients (except tonic) without ice for 10 seconds to froth, then add ice and shake again to cool. The rest of the procedure remains identical.
ra the drink.

One pleasure leads to another: 3 gourmet ideas for a perfect pairing

Such a memorable cocktail deserves a matching accompaniment.

Forget the usual canapés and be inspired by pairings that play with the roasted notes of coffee.

Coffee and roasted hazelnut goat cheese mousse

A velvety cream that enhances the contrast between the savouriness of the cheese and the bitterness of the coffee.

Method: Process 200g goat cheese with a tablespoon of fresh cream to a mousse. Add half a teaspoon of coffee powder (the same 100% Arabica blend), a pinch of salt and pepper. Distribute the mousse in small glasses and complete with toasted hazelnut kernels and a drizzle of EVO oil.

Seared prawns in a coffee and citrus marinade

An explosion of flavour that echoes the citrus notes of the cocktail.

Procedure: Prepare a classic chicken liver pate. At the end of cooking, with the heat off, stir in a knob of butter and a teaspoon of ristretto coffee (or a pinch of coffee powder). The heat will release the aroma without making it bitter. Serve the pate warm on slices of toasted Tuscan bread.

The extra idea

If you prefer the aroma but have already had your fill of caffeine, you can make your coffee cocktails with Caffè Corsini's decaffeinated coffee, perfect on the rocks!

If you prefer American coffee to espresso, include it in your summer home bar, even for delicious non-alcoholic coffee drinks!

Now you have all the tools: a recipe that tastes of summer, combinations that surprise the palate and Caffè Corsini as an exceptional ingredient.

Invite your friends and give them an unforgettable experience with a drink that tells something unique: your creativity.