Shakerato: Italian Iced Coffee That’s Better Than Cold Brew

Discover Italy’s best-kept summer coffee secret: the Shakerato!
In this video, Flavia Diamante shows how Italian baristas make a proper Shakerato using espresso, ice, sugar, and a Boston shaker.

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Along the way, you’ll learn how to pull a better espresso at home using a semi-automatic De’Longhi espresso machine, how to build rich crema, how to use an espresso tamper correctly, and why coffee selection matters more than most people realize.

Whether you’re struggling with weak espresso, poor crema, channeling, or inconsistent shots, this guide covers the fundamentals that help transform ordinary coffee into authentic Italian espresso.

In this video you’ll learn:
☕ How to make a traditional Italian Shakerato
☕ How to pull espresso with a semi-automatic De’Longhi machine
☕ How to create thick, stable crema and coffee foam
☕ How and why to use an espresso tamper
☕ How to use a Boston shaker to create silky, bar-quality foam
☕ The Italian coffee brands Flavia recommends for home espresso — See the Buying Guide below! 👇

Perfect for fans of espresso, iced coffee, Italian coffee, coffee cocktails, espresso machines, De’Longhi espresso makers, coffee foam, crema, home barista techniques, and authentic Italian recipes.

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INGREDIENTS (makes 1 cocktail)
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✔️ Espresso: 1 double espresso (doppio), pulled with good crema (approximately 40-60 ml / 1.5-2 fl oz)
✔️ Ice: enough to fill the shaker
✔️ Granulated sugar: 1–3 tsp, to taste

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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00:00 Intro
00:23 Perfect Espresso at Home — Bar Tricks!
02:14 Italian Iced Coffee — How to Make a Shakerato
02:57 How to Use a Boston Shaker
05:21 Variations (Alcohol)

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BUYING GUIDE
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Affiliates links below:

☕️ Espresso Machine and Tools ☕️
► De’Longhi 15-Bar Espresso Machine — https://amzn.to/4ed5F2D
► Stainless steel tamper — https://amzn.to/4cSW9PS
► Espresso knock box (stainless steel) — https://amzn.to/4sXPDgu

☕️ Espresso Brands We Love ☕️
Whole Bean Blends
► Pellini Cremoso Whole Beans ( 7/9 Intensity): https://amzn.to/4eevYFi
► Caffè Vergnano Espresso Whole Beans (7/10 Intensity): https://amzn.to/4aSQFUR
► Lavazza Espresso Barista Gran Crema Whole Beans (7/10 intensity): https://amzn.to/4uGQraK
► Lavazza Espresso Crema e Gusto Whole Beans (9/10 intensity): https://amzn.to/4uzVOIJ

Whole Bean 100% Arabica
► Illy Intenso Whole Beans ( 7/9 Intensity): https://amzn.to/44hsw6F

Ground Espresso Blends
► Pellini Cremoso Ground Espresso ( 7/9 Intensity): https://amzn.to/43D9qb8
► Lavazza Espresso Crema e Gusto Classico Ground Espresso (7/10 intensity): https://amzn.to/3QslkS6

Ground Espresso 100% Arabica
► Caffè Vergnano 1882 Ground Espresso (6/10 Intensity): https://amzn.to/4estfXE
► Illy Intenso Ground Espresso ( 7/9 Intensity): https://amzn.to/4eoPBsL

Pods — compatible with Nespresso* Original Machines
► Lavazza Pods (Variety Pack): https://amzn.to/4wmxlbW
► Illy Pods ( 7/9 Intensity): https://amzn.to/44auJkj

🍸 Bar Equipment Tools 🍸
► Boston weighted shaking tin: https://amzn.to/3SI7886
► Bar/ cocktail strainer: https://amzn.to/4eMmq4h
► Ice cube tray for small ice cubes: https://amzn.to/4eIJuRw

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