Iced Carajillo Cocktail
This Spanish-Mexican classic is the kind of drink that feels both sophisticated and effortless — a little bit sweet, a little bit bold, and topped with a luxurious foam that practically demands a slow sip and a toast.
Recipe - ST. LOUIS PARK (+Wines & Spirits)
Iced Carajillo Cocktail
Prep Time5 Minutes
Servings1
0Ingredients
FOR THE FOAM: ½ ounce Licor 43 Cuarenta Y Tres Original Liqueur
1 ounce brewed espresso
3 dashes orange bitters
FOR THE COCKTAIL: Ice
1 ounce Tequila Blanco
1 ounce Licor 43 Cuarenta Y Tres Original Liqueur
1 ounce brewed espresso
½ teaspoon cocoa powder
Cayenne pepper, to taste
Directions
- Place a coupe glass in the freezer at least 15 minutes before making the cocktail.
- To make the foam: In a large glass or jar, combine the Licor 43, espresso, and orange bitters. Using a milk frother, froth the ingredients until light in color, doubled in size, and velvety. Pour the foam into the chilled coupe glass.
- To make the cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the Tequila Blanco, Licor 43, and espresso. Shake vigorously until chilled, about 30 seconds.
- Slowly pour the cocktail into the glass with foam, until the foam rises about ½ inch above the rim.
- Garnish with a dusting of cocoa powder and cayenne pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
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Fee Brothers West Indian Orange Bitters, 4 Ounce
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Espolon Blanco Tequila, 750 MillilitreDeal
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Licor 43 Cuarenta Y Tres Original Liqueur, 750 Millilitre$27.99$0.04/ml
Bizzy Cold Brew Organic Espresso Blend Unsweetened Coffee, 48 Ounce
$6.99$0.15/oz
Droste Cocoa Powder, 8.8 Ounce
$17.59$2.00/oz
L&B Cayenne Spice Ground Chile Pepper, 2.1 Ounce
$6.19$2.95/oz
Directions
- Place a coupe glass in the freezer at least 15 minutes before making the cocktail.
- To make the foam: In a large glass or jar, combine the Licor 43, espresso, and orange bitters. Using a milk frother, froth the ingredients until light in color, doubled in size, and velvety. Pour the foam into the chilled coupe glass.
- To make the cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the Tequila Blanco, Licor 43, and espresso. Shake vigorously until chilled, about 30 seconds.
- Slowly pour the cocktail into the glass with foam, until the foam rises about ½ inch above the rim.
- Garnish with a dusting of cocoa powder and cayenne pepper to taste. Serve immediately.