Caffè corretto (Italian: [kafˈfɛ kkorˈrɛtto]) is an Italian caffeinated alcoholic drink, consisting of a shot of espresso with a small amount of liquor,[1] usually grappa, and sometimes sambuca[2] or brandy.
A caffè corretto is often prepared by simply adding a few drops of the desired spirit into an espresso shot; however in some cases the alcohol is served in a shot alongside the coffee, allowing the customer to pour the quantity they desire.
In Spain, a similar drink is known as carajillo; in Portugal café com cheirinho (coffee with scent); in France café-calva (coffee and Calvados); in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark kaffekask, karsk, or kaffegök; and in Mexico cafe con piquete.
The rexentin (or raxentin, as it is known in some places) is a tradition of the Veneto region of Italy.
Rexentin means 'to rinse': after drinking the caffè corretto a small quantity of coffee remains in the cup, which is cleaned using the spirit used for the beverage, that will then be drunk.