Ristretto

/ɹɪstɹɛtəʊ/

/ɹɪstɹɛɾoʊ/

[noun]

Ristretto

[NOUN]

a short and concentrated shot of espresso that is brewed with a smaller amount of water

What is "ristretto"?

Ristretto is a type of espresso drink made from a concentrated shot of espresso. It is usually served in a small cup and has a strong, intense flavor. It is popular in many countries around the world and is often served as an afternoon pick-me-up. Ristretto is typically made with espresso, and is usually served in a small cup. Ristretto is usually served as a concentrated shot of espresso, which gives it a strong, intense flavor. The ratio of espresso to water is usually 1:1, making it a stronger coffee drink than a regular espresso. It is popular in many countries around the world and is often served as an afternoon pick-me-up.

Examples

1. It starts with ristretto shots of espresso.

2. Mahalo, can I get an uno organic ristretto?

3. Geared more towards caffeine heads than festive drinkers, the flat white contains two shots of ristretto, or basically more concentrated espresso shots.

4. and I just ordered up a little cup of coffee, a ristretto.