Definition
corretto
noun
- an Italian coffee drink made with a shot of espresso and a small amount of brandy, whiskey, or other liqueur
Usage: Italian origin; commonly served in Italy as an after-dinner drink
Examples
- After dinner, he ordered a corretto with a splash of grappa.
- The café served a traditional corretto made with brandy.
- She enjoyed her morning corretto, which gave the espresso a smooth finish.
- A corretto is a popular way to enjoy coffee in Italian culture.