marocchino (chocolate espresso)
marocchini
mah-rok-KEE-noh
Invented in Alessandria, Piedmont, the marocchino is made by layering cocoa powder, espresso, and frothed milk in a small glass. The name means 'Moroccan', possibly referring to the brown colour of Moroccan leather.
Prendo un marocchino: espresso con cacao e schiuma di latte.
I'll have a marocchino: espresso with cocoa and milk foam.
Il marocchino è una specialità piemontese.
The marocchino is a Piedmontese speciality.