Carajillo

A simple Spanish-style coffee cocktail with Licor 43 and espresso. Sweet, bold, chilled, and easy to make.

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A distinct, dual-layered Carajillo cocktail served in a rocks glass, showing a dense layer of dark espresso resting perfectly over a bright golden liqueur base with ice.
Difficulty Easy
Glass Rocks glass
Ice Shake with ice; serve over fresh ice
Tools Shaker, strainer

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Licor 43 A sweet vanilla-citrus Spanish liqueur.
  • 2 oz Espresso Fresh espresso is best, but strong coffee can work in a pinch.
  • 3 Espresso beans Optional garnish.

How to make it

  1. Add Licor 43 and espresso to a shaker.
  2. Fill with ice and shake until chilled.
  3. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
  4. Garnish with three espresso beans if you have them.

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