Carajillo
The Carajillo is a coffee-flavoured, sweet creamy cocktail made with Licor 43 and Espresso. It is shaken and served in an old-fashioned glass, about 11% ABV.
- Method
- Shaken
- Glass
- Old-fashioned glass
- Served
- On Rocks
- Strength
- About 11% ABV
- Family
- Dessert & Creamy
- Flavour
- Coffee, sweet
How to make it
- Shake the Licor 43 and freshly brewed espresso hard with ice until frothy.
- Strain into an old-fashioned glass over fresh ice and garnish with three coffee beans.
Tip: Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, until the tin is frosty.
About the Carajillo
Spain has spiked coffee with brandy or rum under this name for generations. The shaken Licor 43 and espresso version started in Mexico and has become the best-known Carajillo worldwide.
Missing something?
- No Licor 43? Use Galliano (Also golden and vanilla-led, with more anise and herbs)
- No Espresso? Use Hot Coffee (Brew it strong and chill it)
All swaps for Licor 43
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