cocktails

Carajillo

Mexico City's favorite after-dinner cocktail — a single shot of hot espresso shaken hard with Licor 43 over ice. Silky, sweet, vanilla-citrus laced, and served foamy in a rocks glass. The default closer at any cantina dinner in Polanco or Roma.

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Prep

3 minutes

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Cook

0 minutes

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Servings

1

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Difficulty

Medium

RECIPE: Carajillo — close-up on rustic surface, Mexican styled, warm golden-hour lighting

1 Ingredients

  • 50 ml (1.75 oz) Licor 43 Original
  • 1 shot (about 30 ml) hot espresso, freshly pulled
  • Ice cubes, plus large cubes for serving

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