Ammazzacaffè – Coffee killer

May 19th 2011 by Giulia

Did you know that killing the coffee is a common habit in Italy?

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The Ammazzacaffè is a funny way to indicate any liquor drunk after coffee. The name is due to the will of eliminate the savour of coffee with a starker taste. Generally drunk after dinner or lunch, it is usually sipped – and necessary!! to digest after a rich meal, above all during Festivities.

Typical Ammazzacaffè in Campania is certainly Limoncello, in Sardinia is Mirto.

Which is your favourite Italian ammazzacaffè?

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Breezy says:

2011-05-19 12:57:37

OK thanks!
Giulia says:

2011-05-19 12:52:36

Hi Breezy, I'm currently not in Campania, I can't help you with so detailed info. I think you have just to search liqueur sellers, as they are usually sold in bottles of particular shapes. With liqueur inside is better :)
Breezy says:

2011-05-19 11:47:33

Can you point me in the right direction to find a bottle like that? With or without the limoncello. We are in the Campania area. Thanks!
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