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Carajillo Recipe

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Try this Carajillo recipe, a Mexican after dinner drink! The mix of bitter coffee and sweet vanilla notes of Licor 43 is perfection.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ounces* espresso (or very strong coffee), cooled slightly
  • 1 1/2 ounce Licor 43
  • Ice, for serving (try clear ice)

Instructions

  1. Make the espresso.
  2. Add ice to lowball. Add the Licor 43 and stir. 
  3. Slowly pour the coffee over a bar spoon into the drink, which will settle on top. Serve immediately. 

Notes

*2 ounces = 4 tablespoons