A little something extra after a meal for true connoisseurs! ...

Espresso "corretto" is prepared like a normal espresso, with about 7 g of ground coffee and 30 mL of water. There's just one difference: a drop of grappa, brandy, sambuca, or another liqueur is added to the coffee.
A local specialty from Livorno: in a punch glass, mix 2/3 rum and 1/3 cognac and add sugar and a pinch of grated lemon zest. Heat with the steam, and add a cup of espresso.