Carajillo Revive: A Classic Mexican Cocktail with a Spanish Twist

Transport yourself to a Mexican evening with the enticing fusion of hot espresso and the warm notes of Licor 43. This Carajillo is an elegant after-dinner cocktail with a captivating aroma that awakens the senses. Not just a drink, it's a ritual that whispers sweet, smooth invigoration in every sip.

Ingredients

☕ 2 oz hot espresso, prepared using Moka Pot
🍋 2 oz Licor 43
🫘 1 coffee bean for garnish
❄️ Ice

Instructions

1- Chill the Glass:

• Ensure your cocktail remains refreshingly cool by chilling an old-fashioned glass.

2- Measure and Pour Licor 43:

• Use a jigger to measure 2 oz of Licor 43.
• Pour it into a cocktail shaker.

3- Brew and Add Espresso:

• Freshly brew 2 oz of hot espresso with a Moka Pot.
• Add it to the shaker using the jigger, gripping the bottom carefully to avoid burns.

4- Fill Shaker with Ice:

• Fill the shaker with ice.
• Firmly attach the shaker tins.

5- Shake to Blend Flavors:

• Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to blend the flavors and create a silky crema.

6- Prepare and Indent Ice Cube:

• In your chilled glass, place one large ice cube.
• With the back of a barspoon, gently press the top of the ice cube to form a small indentation.

7- Strain the Cocktail:

• Strain the cocktail mixture over the ice cube in your glass, letting the rich liquid cascade into the indentation.

8- Add the Garnish:

• Elegantly drop a coffee bean onto the indentation in the ice as a sophisticated garnish.

9- Serve:

• Insert a cocktail straw if you wish to sip with ease and serve immediately, savoring the delightful melding of flavors.

Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1

Equipment:

• Jigger, 2 oz / 1 oz
• Moka Pot, Stovetop Espresso Percolator
• Hawthorne Cocktail Strainer
• Barfly Cocktail Shaker Tin Set: 18 oz and 28 oz
• Viski Stainless Steel Weighted Barspoon
• Old-fashioned glass
• Ice scoop
• Ice tongs
• Cocktail straw (optional)

Cooking Tips

• Ensure your ice is of high quality and clear for a visually appealing presentation.
• Experiment with the amount of espresso for varying intensities in flavor.
• Utilize a high-quality coffee bean for a more pronounced aroma on the garnish.

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