This cocktail comes to us from Mexico and is a great option to celebrate a couple of happenings. For one, we’re in the midst of Hispanic Heritage Month. Also, National Coffee Day is coming right up on October 3rd.
We got our hands on a recipe from the Mondrian Mexico City Condesa and bartender Gerardo Romero. It’s a satisfying and relatively simple drink Mexicans love as both a cocktail or digestif. We love it as a comforting introduction to the autumn season.
“The secret of a great Carajillo is always in the coffee,” says Romero. “By pairing medium-roast beans with Licor 43, we create a smooth, intense drink with a signature touch that makes it irresistible.”
Read on for the full recipe and shake one up for your next happy hour or post-meal sipper.
Mondrian Carajillo
There are just two ingredients in this fall-friendly cocktail recipe but the details do add up. Be sure to use a medium roast coffee for the best results. It takes advantage of Licor 43, a lesser-known liqueur that hails from Spain and adds a lot as it’s made up of 43 secret ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 ounces Licor 43
- 1 ounce hot espresso
Method:
- Shake all ingredients with ice until frothy and strain into an ice-filled cocktail glass.
