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Cafe Com Cheirinho Recipe (Authentic Portuguese Style)

Cafe Com Cheirinho Recipe (Authentic Portuguese Style)

Name: Cafe Com Cheirinho Recipe (Authentic Portuguese Style)
Prep time: 900
Cook time: 900
Total time: 900

If you are looking for aromatic Portuguese coffee, cafe com cheirinho is a must-try.

It satisfies your coffee cravings and also comes with an aromatic smell. It is a combination of the boldness of Bica with the fine aroma of wine, fruit, or pomace brandy.

This unique mix makes it the best drink to sip after meals for a delightful twist.

Difficulty:

Easy

Grind Size:

Fine

Temperature

96°C

Est. Time

15:00 min

Ingredients

Portuguese light roast

2-3 tbsp Portuguese liquor
Sugar [as per taste]
5-10 ml Aguardente (Portuguese brandy) or fruit liqueur

Apparatus

An espresso machine

A mug
A spoon

How to Make Cafe Com Cheirinho?

Step 1

Prepare a strong cup of coffee using your preferred method. Espresso is traditional for this drink, but you can use any strong coffee you enjoy.

Step 2

In a small saucepan or in a heatproof glass, gently warm the aguardente or brandy over low heat. Be careful not to let it boil.

Step 3

If desired, add sugar to your brewed coffee while it's still hot. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Step 4

Pour the brewed coffee into a heatproof glass or cup. Here you need to carefully pour the warmed aguardente or brandy into the coffee. The alcohol will create a layer on top of the coffee.

Step 5

For a touch of aroma and flavor, garnish the it with a strip of lemon zest or a cinnamon stick. This step is optional but adds a lovely fragrance to the drink.

What is Cafe com Cheirinho?

It is a traditional Portuguese coffee drink that translates to "Coffee with a Little Smell" in English.

It is served as a warm, comforting beverage that combines strong brewed coffee with a shot of aguardente or another type of liquor.

The drink is often enjoyed after a meal as a digestif. Most people prefer drinking in the cold season.

The addition of the liquor gives this coffee a unique flavor and aroma which makes it a popular choice for those seeking a cozy and aromatic coffee experience,

How to Serve It?

Pour a shot of warmed aguardente or brandy into a heatproof glass or cup of strong brewed coffee.

Optionally, you can also add sugar to taste and garnish with lemon zest or a cinnamon stick.

You need to serve it immediately so that the layers can settle.

Foods to Pair With It!

You can have almond biscuits, chocolate truffles, custard tarts, orange cake, cinnamon cookies, hazelnut chocolate spread on toast, almond cake, dark chocolate, roasted almonds, biscuit cake, etc item with this coffee.