Barraquito is a multi-layered coffee liqueur drink originating from Tenerife. It consists of condensed milk, liqueur, espresso coffee, and foamed milk, typically served in a tall glass.
How it is made
Barraquito is prepared by layering ingredients in a specific order: condensed milk at the bottom, followed by liqueur, then espresso coffee, and topped with foamed milk. The drink is garnished with cinnamon powder and a lemon peel.
History
Barraquito originated in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the mid-20th century. Its name is traditionally linked to a regular customer at Bar Imperial named don Sebastián Rubio, nicknamed 'Barraco' or 'Barraquito'. Another version suggests it was created at Los Paragüitas bar in the same city.
Types and styles
The classic version uses Licor 43 liqueur, while some recipes use Tía Maria, a Jamaican coffee liqueur with vanilla notes. Non-alcoholic versions of Barraquito also exist. In northern areas near Buenavista del Norte and Puerto de la Cruz, it is sometimes called 'zaperoco'.
Adapted from the Russian Wikipedia article Барракито, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.