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ammazzacaffè

a post-coffee liqueur

Literally a 'coffee killer', this is a glass of grappa, brandy or herbal liqueur is designed to soften the taste of coffee after a meal. In Piedmont it's called a pussacaffe.

Drinks

Text © Dana Facaros & Michael Pauls

Image by Antti T. Nissinen