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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, a shot of Licor 43, a lemon rind, and cinnamon in a long glass. This bar is still active and is located in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. [3]
Other sources suggest the drink originated at Bar Paragüitas, also in Santa Cruz, or was invented by a waiter named Manolo Grijalbo at a kiosk near the city's port, which served as a meeting point for artists and students. [4]
In December 2021, following the volcanic eruption on La Palma, the Baristas Association of Murcia promoted a campaign to temporarily rename their local 'café asiático' to 'barraquito', donating the proceeds to help those affected by the eruption. [5]
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. [7]
The barraquito is often known as a zaperoco in northern areas of Tenerife (such as Puerto de la Cruz and Buenavista). In some menus, Barraquito might be served without alcohol, while Zaperoco is served with alcohol, though this varies by establishment. [8]
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