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Carajillo

A Spanish coffee cocktail featuring espresso, Licor 43, and ice. Rich, sweet, and warming.

Ingredients

  • 2 ozEspresso
  • 1 ozLicor 43
  • 1 cupIce

Method

  1. 1Brew a fresh shot of espresso
  2. 2Add Licor 43 to a rocks glass
  3. 3Add ice to the glass
  4. 4Pour the hot espresso over the ice
  5. 5Stir gently to combine
  6. 6Garnish with a lemon twist

Bar tools

  • Jigger
Glassware
Rocks glass
Method
build
Makes
1 drink
Garnish
Lemon twist
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The Carajillo is a Spanish coffee cocktail that showcases the perfect balance of espresso and Licor 43. It's a perfect example of how simple ingredients can create something extraordinary.

History

Created in Spain, this cocktail was named after the Spanish word for "coffee" and represents the pinnacle of Spanish cocktail culture.

Source: Classic cocktail