Cocktails never go out of style whether we are in the midst of hot summers or winters. It’s time you keep your summer drinks aside and switch to hot beverages. Meet Asiatico, a drink perfect for chilly mornings or cozy evenings. Asiatico is a Spanish alcoholic drink made with a touch of freshly brewed coffee. This Spanish drink is blended using condensed milk, brandy and coffee with a hint of cinnamon. Tracing the origins of this Spanish drink reveals that it may have originated somewhere in the middle of the 19th century. The drink was created by a bar owner, working in the Spanish city of Cartagena. It is believed that the drink was already known before its invention. The local fishermen used to carry poor-quality coffee, brandy, and milk with them. They would often make a drink out of these ingredients, that helped them stay warm and cozy during the fishing time. During the 19th century, this alcoholic drink was associated with Russian origins. In fact, it was called out by the name ‘ Ruso’, a short form of ‘Russian’. The name was finally replaced after several disputes and controversies.
You can relish flavours anytime you are in the mood for a glass of cocktail. Or perhaps on the days when you are feeling chilled to the bone? Be your own bartender and blend this boozy drink at home. Try this drink only if you are above the legal drinking age. Here are the steps of blending this alcoholic drink at home.
Ingredients-
- 20 ml freshly brewed hot coffee
- 20 ml cognac or any brandy
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Lemon peel for garnishing
- 60 ml condensed milk
Steps in the making-
- Take a glass and add all the ingredients one after another, in the way that it forms multiple layers.
- Start by adding half a cup of condensed milk, then add cognac along with hot coffee.
- Top off the drink with the rest of the condensed milk.
- Voila, your glass of asiatico is ready.
This can become your next go-to winter drink so do give it a try.
