Carajillo Recipe
A popular Spanish after drink, the Carajillo is a sweet and aromatic coffee cocktail to finish off your meal.
Servings: 1
Calories: 325kcal
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Heatproof glass
- Long stem lighter
- Long spoon
Ingredients
- 4 oz espresso coffee
- 4 oz dark liquor of your choice traditionally rum, brandy, or Licor 43
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 lemon peel
- ½ cinnamon stick
- 2 coffee bean and more for garnish
Instructions
How to make Traditional Carajillo:
- Brew a shot of strong espresso and set aside.
- In a heatproof glass, pour in your choice of liquor.
- Add brown sugar if desired, then stir until dissolved.
- Pour the hot espresso over the liquor and gently stir.
- Optional: Top with a twist of lemon peel and a couple of coffee beans for an authentic presentation. Serve immediately and enjoy!
How to make a Burnt Carajillo (Carajillo Quemado):
- Brew a fresh shot of strong espresso and set it aside while you infuse the liquor.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, gently warm your chosen liquor with a lemon peel, a cinnamon stick, and coffee beans for about 1 minute. The liquor should be hot but not boiling. Pour the mixture into a heatproof glass.
- Carefully ignite the hot liquor mixture with a lighter or small flame until the sugar melts slightly and the aromatics release their fragrance. Once infused, extinguish the flame.
- Add 1 teaspoon of brown sugar to a heatproof cocktail glass. Pour in the infused liquor and stir until the sugar dissolves. For added flair, you can spoon out a little of the hot liquor, ignite it with a lighter, and pour it back into the glass a few times to intensify the “burnt” effect.
- Slowly pour the espresso into the glass. To avoid the coffee and liquor separating into layers, pour it gently over the back of a spoon for a smooth, blended finish.
- Optional: Top with a twist of lemon peel and a couple of coffee beans for an authentic presentation. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg