A shaken iced coffee, please.
sha-ke-RA-to — four syllables, English 'sh', Italian ending. Stress on third.
At an Italian bar in warm weather when you want an elegant iced coffee. The shakerato is more sophisticated than a plain iced coffee.
'Shakerato' comes from the English 'shaken' with an Italian suffix — the espresso is shaken vigorously with ice and sugar (optional) in a cocktail shaker, producing a cold, frothy coffee served in a cocktail glass.
Un caffè shakerato senza zucchero.
A shaken coffee without sugar.
Specify if you want it unsweetened — the default often includes a little sugar
Un caffè shakerato con panna.
A shaken coffee with cream.
Add cream for a richer, dessert-like version
Un caffè in ghiaccio.
A coffee over ice.
Simpler version — espresso poured directly over ice without shaking
The caffè shakerato is the summer version of the espresso ritual — it transforms a simple coffee into a sophisticated cocktail-style experience. The shaking creates a frothy, velvety texture that only lasts a few minutes before the foam settles. Drinking it quickly is part of the experience.