Local Drinks

1. Cafè

   Coffee

   Usage

   Used to order a plain coffee at a bar; in Sicilian bars this is a small espresso

   Grammar Note

   A masculine noun. The stress is on the final e, which carries the accent mark

2. Cappuccinu

   Cappuccino

   Usage

   Used to order espresso with frothed milk

   Grammar Note

   A masculine noun

3. Granita

   Granita — Sicilian semi-frozen iced dessert-drink

   Usage

   Used to order the Sicilian semi-frozen ice; lemon is the classic flavour

   Grammar Note

   A feminine noun. The base is water, sugar and lemon; almond (minnulata), coffee and other flavours are also made

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