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 A barraquito served in La Orotava | |
| Type | Coffee liqueur |
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| Region or state | Tenerife, Canary Islands |
Barraquito (Spanish pronunciation: [bara'kito] ) is a coffee liqueur commonly available on Tenerife (one of the Canary Islands), also known as zaperoco. [1] [2]
Amongst the population of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, it is said that barraquito appeared in the mid-20th century. Its name refers to a frequent client of Bar Imperial, Don Sebastián Rubio, nicknamed "Barraco" or "Barraquito", who always asked for a cortado with condensed milk in a long glass, a shot liqueur 43, and lemon rind as wellas cinnamon. This bar is still active and is located in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. [3]
The barraquito is a multi-layered coffee liqueur drink (though non-liqueur versions are available) normally served in a glass to enable easy viewing of the different layers.
The layers of a barraquito are normally:
Other ingredients typically used:
The condensed milk is first added, followed by the liqueur, espresso and lemon peel (in this order). Milk (can be frothed by any means available) is then added and cinnamon is sprinkled on top. [4]
The barraquito is often known as a "zaperoco" in northern areas of Tenerife, [1] it can be also spelled as “Saperoco”. In some places and menues, Barraquito is served without alcohol, while Zaperoco/Saperoco is served with alcohol.
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