Carajillo is a coffee drink typically made with rum or brandy. Many people throughout Spain, Latin America and the Caribbean enjoy it with their own twist. Once you try it, you'll make this coffee cocktail on repeat! You could almost consider coffee a universally appreciated, if not loved, beverage. Millions of people throughout the world drink it every day. But how people enjoy coffee is expressed in endless distinct variations including one of my favorites coffee cocktails â carajillo. Carajillo is an any-time-of-day coffee drink with a secret punch: booze. Many in Spain, Cuba, Mexico, and other Spanish speaking countries enjoy this coffee cocktail hot or cold and with different alcohol variations. In this recipe we are sharing a Spanish approach to carajillo, with a touch of Brandy or rum. Table of ContentsWhat is carajillo?Carajillo is an espresso and liquor cocktail. The type of booze can vary as can the presentation. You can find the drink served with a sugar rim, the alcohol and coffee poured in distinct layers, or even set on fire. Yes, fire! If I'm making it at home, I tend to keep things pretty simple and leave the flames to the professionals. In Mexico and certain parts of Spain Carajillo is spiked with Licor 43, a sweet, orange-scented liqueur. (Licor 43 is one of my favorite liqueurs. I recommend you try it in sangria some time.) In the States, carajillo is better known as Spanish coffee, which is an entirely different drink altogether. It includes whipped cream, flames, and coffee liqueur. James Louie, a restauranteur, created the now famous riff on carajillo in the 1970s. While the American Spanish Coffee drink is delicious it's not carajillo. Where did carajillo begin?The origin story of the Carajillo â like many drinks that come to us from the mists of history â is rather murky. In fact, there are several, very different, origin stories surrounding the drink. It evolved from there to become a common neighborhood drink. Easy and acceptably consumed from morning to night. If that story doesn't satisfy, then turn toward another story where workers invented the drink so they could toss it back quickly and get back to work. Carajillo's popularity in Spain and around the world is widespread (regardless of where or how it started) and for a good reason: Itâs a wonderfully delicious drink. Whatâs in carajillo?There are just two basic ingredients in a Carajillo: espresso and liquor. For the liquor, I prefer a strong brown liquor because those taste great with coffee, but if you prefer things on the sweeter side try it with Licor 43 instead. Honestly, your favorite brand of any of the options below will be delicious:
What if I donât have espresso?Donât let lack of an espresso machine prevent you from making carajillo! You can still make a great coffee cocktail with a pot of strongly brewed coffee. If you only have a coffee machine or a French press at home, brew an extra strong pot and use that in place of espresso. Make carajillo your ownWith a simple drink like carajillo, you will always find variations. Donât like black coffee, or need some sugar with your boozy cup of joe? I have you covered! I do recommend, however, trying the typical recipe first presented here, and then try any of these variations once youâve mastered this coffee cocktail. Here are some ways to make a carajillo your own:
Dinner and drinksDepending upon where in the world youâre drinking carajillo, you can enjoy it with a variety of small plates, after a large meal or with brunch. Create a Spanish feast of tapas like patatas bravas and pan con tomate and a main like Paella. Stick with the evening's theme and sip sangria during dinner. As the evening winds down, pass the carajillo â your soon-to-be favorite caffeinated cocktail â to keep the party going! More drink recipes to tryBrowse all Mediterranean recipes. Carajillo (Spiked Coffee Drink)
Must-try recipe for Carajillo, a Spanish coffee drink made with a little booze. All you need is espresso (or very strong coffee) and liquor like rum or brandy! Drink it as is, or add some sugar to sweeten it up. This recipe is for 1 serving, so feel free to double or triple it if you have company over.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Spanish
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 2 minutes
Servings 1 drink
Calories 70.6kcal
Author Suzy Karadsheh
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Nutrition
Calories: 70.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.9g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 8.2mg | Potassium: 65.8mg | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 1.1mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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