Marocchino: The Italian Espresso, Cocoa & Milk Layered Drink (Recipe & Guide)
A marocchino is a small Italian espresso drink made with a layer of cocoa powder, a shot of espresso, and a topping of dense frothed milk — all served in a clear glass tumbler about the size of an espresso cup. It’s espresso, milk, and chocolate stacked into roughly 3 oz, and it’s one of the most photogenic coffees in the Italian bar repertoire. The drink is named marocchino (“the little Moroccan one”) because the deep brown color of cocoa-dusted espresso reminded its creators of Marocchino leather — the soft, dark Moroccan-tanned leather that was popular in Italy in the early 20th century. It’s not from Morocco. It has no Moroccan ingredients. The name is a leather reference. ...