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Carajillo

Hot freshly brewed espresso shaken over ice with spiced citrus-vanilla liqueur into a silky amber foam.

Aperitif & Liqueur Shaken Fresh cold ice cubes 3 min · 16% ABV

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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Expressed orange peel

Spiced Vanilla-Citrus Liqueur 45 ml
Freshly Pulled Hot Espresso 45 ml

Preparation

Combine spiced vanilla-citrus liqueur and hot espresso in a shaker packed tightly with hard cold ice.
Shake hard for 12 seconds until frosty and crowned with thick caramel-gold foam.
Strain over fresh ice cubes in a rocks glass and express orange oil over top.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Don't own vanilla-citrus liqueur? Mix gold rum (or brandy/vodka), brown sugar syrup, 3 drops vanilla extract, a pinch of cinnamon, and fresh orange peel with hot espresso!

Gold Rum, Brandy, or Bourbon 40 ml
Strong Espresso or Instant Espresso 45 ml
Sugar or Honey Syrup 15 ml
Pure Vanilla Extract + Orange Peel Strip 3 drops

At-Home Steps

Shake spirit, hot espresso, syrup, vanilla extract, and a strip of orange zest vigorously with plenty of ice for 12 seconds.
Strain over fresh ice in a short glass so the velvety foam floats on top.
Sip immediately.

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How do you make Carajillo at home with everyday ingredients?

Don't own vanilla-citrus liqueur? Mix gold rum (or brandy/vodka), brown sugar syrup, 3 drops vanilla extract, a pinch of cinnamon, and fresh orange peel with hot espresso! Ingredients: 40 ml Gold Rum, Brandy, or Bourbon, 45 ml Strong Espresso or Instant Espresso, 15 ml Sugar or Honey Syrup, 3 drops Pure Vanilla Extract + Orange Peel Strip. Steps: Shake spirit, hot espresso, syrup, vanilla extract, and a strip of orange zest vigorously with plenty of ice for 12 seconds. Strain over fresh ice in a short glass so the velvety foam floats on top. Sip immediately.

What is the full craft bar specification for Carajillo?

Carajillo (Aperitif & Liqueur, 16% ABV) is prepared shaken with fresh cold ice cubes and garnished with expressed orange peel. Ingredients: 45 ml (1 1/2 oz) Spiced Vanilla-Citrus Liqueur, 45 ml (1 1/2 oz) Freshly Pulled Hot Espresso.