Grappa, the world's most valuable liquor
Italy and wine are good friends, but there is not a richer and a more typical liquor in the Italian tables as Grappa, a liquor made from distilled remains of squeezed grapes (vinacce). It is considered to be a high quality sophisticated product; Grappa is essential in the Italian table talk.
Of Italian origin, specifically from Bassano del Grappa, this liquor has over 400 years, and it is since then an indissoluble part of the gastronomic heritage of Italy.
Despite the number of variants, aromas and flavours you can find, Grappa is usually presented in a clear, crystalline colour. It has a fruity flavour and a high alcohol content. Ice Tech always recommends to drink moderately.
Grappa in Italy
It is usually taken in shot glasses with coffee or accompanying the dessert, it can be added in a cup of coffee, forming a café corretto.
Traditionally, it is always drank after a heavy meal, since it is said to help in digestion. In addition, it is typical to add it to dishes which can be both sweet and savoury 😉
Sips with Grappa
Diciotto ’97
Ingredients:
- 5 natural chopped “chinottos”
- 1 ½ touch of Moscato Grappa
- 1¼ touch of St. Germain
- ¼ touch of sugar syrup
- ¼ touch of Merlot red wine
Preparation:
Place the “chinottos” (a kind of dwarf orange) at the base of the shaker and add the remaining ingredients, stir it heavily and serve it in a Martini glass. You can decorate it with black grapes and orange zest.
Grappacino
Ingredients:
- 2 parts of Moscato Grappa
- ½ parts of Amaretto liquor
- ½ part of sugar syrup
- 1 part of hot espresso
Preparation:
Place all the ingredients in a shaker and shake it heavily, then strain it and serve it in a frozen Martini glass. In order to decorate it, you can add some coffee beans.
The Bird is The Word
Ingredients:
- ¾ of Grappa Moscato
- ¾ of Green Chartreuse liquor
- ½ part of Maraschino liquor
- ½ part of squeezed lemon juice
- Ice Tech ice cubes
- 1 jet of chocolate bitters
Preparation:
Shake all the ingredients in a shaker, strain them and serve them in a glass of champagne with Ice Tech ice. Garnish it with cherries.
Grapparita
Ingredients:
- 2 parts of Grapa di Moscato
- 1 part of Limoncello Luxardo liquor
- 1 part of squeezed lemon juice
- ½ part of clear soda (sprite type)
Preparation:
Add all the ingredients in a shaker and shake it well for a few minutes, strain it and serve it in a glass of champagne.
Italian Milk Punch
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ part of Italian Brandy
- ¼ parts of Galliano L’Autentico liquor
- ½ part of Amaretto liquor
- ⅛ parts of Grappa di Moscato
- 3 ½ parts of milk
Preparation:
Place all the ingredients in a shaker, shake them heavily for a few seconds, strain it and serve it in a wide glass.