Carajillo Prime Recipe
iced espresso, liquor 43, cinnamon
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Frequently paired with
The best thing to pair and share with CARAJILLO PRIME
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Coffee
Liquor & Syrup
Garnish & Spice
Method
Prepare Espresso & Chill
Brew and cool
Brew a double shot of espresso (about 2 oz) using your espresso machine. Pour the espresso into a small metal or glass container and set aside to cool for 1–2 minutes so it won't melt the ice excessively.
If you prefer a colder drink faster, place the espresso in the freezer for 30–45 seconds or stir gently with a spoon over an ice bath.
Assemble Carajillo
Glass and ice
Fill a rocks glass or short tumbler with 4 large ice cubes.
Add Licor 43
Pour 1.5 oz Licor 43 over the ice.
Sweeten (optional)
If you like a sweeter carajillo, add 0.25 oz simple syrup to the glass and stir once to combine with the liquor.
Add espresso
Slowly pour the cooled double shot of espresso (2 oz) over the back of a spoon onto the Licor 43 to create a layered look, or pour directly and then stir to combine for a uniform iced coffee-cocktail.
Finish & Garnish
Cinnamon
Sprinkle 1 tsp ground cinnamon evenly over the top of the drink. Use less if you prefer a subtler spice (start with 1/4–1/2 tsp).
Garnish
Express a small strip of orange zest over the drink to release oils and drop it in, if using. Garnish with a cinnamon stick for stirring.
Serve immediately with a short spoon or stirrer so the drinker can blend the cinnamon into the drink as desired.