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
ā 2 oz hot espresso, prepared using Moka Pot
š 2 oz Licor 43
š« 1 coffee bean for garnish
āļø 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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