Psl Carajillo Collins Recipe

Extract espresso

Pull a 1 oz shot of fresh hot espresso (or brew a very strong coffee concentrate). Use freshly brewed for best aroma.

In a heatproof mixing glass or small shaker, combine 2 oz Fistful of Dollars liqueur, 1 oz hot espresso, and 0.5 oz pumpkin spice liqueur or 0.5 oz pumpkin spice syrup. Stir gently to marry while still warm (this is the carajillo element).

Prepare honey syrup by dissolving equal parts honey and hot water (1:1). Cool slightly. Measure 0.5 oz for the cocktail.

Fill a Collins glass (tall) with ice to chill. If you prefer a longer drink, use more ice and a taller glass.

Add 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice and 0.5 oz honey syrup to the chilled glass.

Pour the warm carajillo base (liqueur + espresso + pumpkin spice) over the lemon and honey in the glass. Stir briskly for 8–10 seconds to combine and slightly cool the espresso.

Top with 3 oz cold club soda to lengthen into a Collins. Stir once gently to integrate without losing too much carbonation.

Express a lemon wheel over the glass to release oils, then drop it in as garnish.

Lightly dust the surface with a pinch (about 1/8–1/4 tsp) of ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for aroma. Serve immediately.