Borghetti Caffe Espresso Liqueur
Borghetti Caffe Espresso Liqueur is Italy's classic espresso liqueur — 25% ABV (50 proof), 750mL — made from real Italian espresso coffee, and available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
Born in 1860, Borghetti is produced by Fratelli Branca Distillerie of Milan, Italy, from a blend of Arabica and Robusta coffees chosen for their roasted espresso character. It is Italy's best-selling coffee liqueur and the benchmark against which other espresso liqueurs are judged: intense, aromatic, and genuinely coffee-forward rather than merely coffee-flavored.
Tasting notes: Freshly pulled espresso, cocoa and vanilla on the nose. The palate is rich and silky — bittersweet cacao, brown sugar and dark chocolate over deep roasted coffee — finishing long and smooth with a lingering crema-like sweetness.
Why buy Borghetti at Del Mesa Liquor? It is the bar-quality base for the definitive espresso martini — no espresso machine required — and one of the most versatile coffee liqueurs on the shelf, equally at home neat, over ice, or drizzled over gelato for an affogato. Every bottle in the Borghetti line ships from our San Diego store with the same care we give our rarest whiskies.
Serving suggestion: Serve well chilled over ice, or shake 2 oz with 1 oz vodka and ice for a classic espresso martini — the liqueur already carries the coffee, so no brewed espresso is needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is Borghetti made with real espresso?
Yes. Borghetti is made from real Italian espresso coffee, blending Arabica and Robusta beans — not artificial coffee flavoring.
What is the difference between Borghetti and Kahlua?
Borghetti is an Italian 25%-ABV espresso liqueur built on real espresso with a drier, more coffee-intense profile; Kahlua is a Mexican coffee liqueur that is sweeter and lower in alcohol (20% ABV). For espresso martinis, Borghetti gives a more authentic coffee punch.
What proof is Borghetti?
Borghetti is 50 proof (25% ABV).
What cocktails can you make with Borghetti?
The classic is the espresso martini. It also works in White Russians, affogatos, and any cocktail calling for a coffee liqueur.