Despite being seen as sort of a foreign object, there are a few things that everyone loves about Leghorn. Even the harshest critic must admit that their favourite drink, the "ponce alla livornese" is actually quite extraordinary. This special blend of espresso coffee, a local version of rum, sugar and lemon has become almost synonymous with the city itself. It is quite fitting, considered that its main ingredients come from all over the world. The ponce is indeed the symbol of a city that is much more open and cosmopolitan than the rest of Tuscany, which might explain why many Tuscans just don't like it. The story and the legends that surround this special drink and its mother church, the famous Bar Civili, are quite remarkable. Listen to them in this week's episode and be sure to let us know what you think of them by dropping us a line on social media. Any feedback is wildly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://bottegheria.com/magazine/il-ponce-alla-livornese/
https://villatramonto.com/2014/10/ponce-livornese-caffe-tradizione-con-una-nota-alcolica/
https://web.archive.org/web/20030523115040/http://www.geocities.com/marcosisilivorno/ponce.html
http://www.comune.livorno.it/_cn_online/index003b.html?id=13&lang=it
https://www.coffeando.it/il-ponce-livornese-il-primo-cocktail-italiano-e-al-caffe/
https://www.beverfood.com/taccola-1895-orgoglio-toscano-difende-tradizione-wd107671/
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/02/21/news/gt-la-bottiglia-magica-che-fa-del-caffe-una-dolce-bomba-1.39935533

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Leopard Print Elevator
Author: Kevin McLeod (incompetech.com)
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077