The Latte Piu, a Roman milk bar
An absinthe-soaked sugar cube is set afire over a drink at Latte Più, a Roman milk bar patterned after “Clockwork Orange’s” Korova. The burning granules fall into the glass, sweetening the bitter alcohol, which tastes of black licorice. (Baxter Holmes / Los Angeles Times)
It looks innocuous, but it packs a big punch: the Diavolo -- a chocolate milkshake with 80-proof absinthe. Latte Più’s drinks are on the pricey side (about $15 per) but are worth it. (Baxter Holmes / Los Angeles Times)
The interior’s lighting -- dark blue, for starters -- can get a little psychedelic, especially after the liquor kicks in. (Baxter Holmes / Los Angeles Times)
Latte Più is popular with locals -- and perservering tourists. It’s outside the Roman walls in the southeastern quadrant of the Eternal City. (Baxter Holmes / Los Angeles Times)
There are no lactating statues looming over patrons (a la the film version of “A Clockwork Orange”), but the seating’s still quite unusual at the Roman milk bar. (Baxter Holmes / Los Angeles Times)
