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Carajillo recipe - A frothy Mexican Carajillo cocktail in a rocks glass with coffee beans

Classic Mexican Carajillo

An authentic Mexican Carajillo recipe featuring the perfect balance of bold espresso and sweet Licor 43, shaken to create a beautiful frothy foam.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x

Ingredients

Scale

2 oz Licor 43
2 oz Freshly brewed espresso
Large ice cubes
Optional: Orange twist for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Fill a rocks glass with large ice cubes to chill while you prepare the drink components.
Step 2: Brew a fresh double shot (2 oz) of high-quality dark roast espresso.
Step 3: Combine the Licor 43 and the hot espresso in a cocktail shaker filled with plenty of ice.
Step 4: Shake the mixture vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the shaker is icy cold and a thick foam has formed.
Step 5: Strain the mixture into the prepared rocks glass and garnish with an orange twist if desired.

Notes

Always use fresh espresso for the best foam. Shaking hard is the key to the ‘shakeado’ style.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Blog
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cocktail
  • Calories: 185
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 0.1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0.2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Carajillo recipe, Mexican cocktail, Licor 43, Coffee cocktail, Espresso drink

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