Carajillo, the best after dinner Mexican coffee cocktail
Carajillo is one of Mexico City’s favorite after-dinner coffee cocktails. It’s bold, sweet, and surprisingly simple—made with just espresso and Licor 43, a golden Spanish liqueur with vanilla and citrus notes. You’ll see it everywhere during la sobremesa (the sacred after-dinner ritual of conversation and connection).This drink is as much about culture as it is about flavor. Let’s make one together at home.
1 serving
Calories: 175kcal
Ingredients
- ice
- 2 oz espresso coffee
- 2 oz Licor 43
Instructions
- Prepare the coffee, espresso or very strong coffee, set aside. Fill a coctail glass with big ice cubes and add the licor 43. Give it a stir with a spoon and then place the spoon backwards and pour the espresso coffee over it.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 45mg | Sugar: 18g | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg