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Espresso martinis have dominated drink menus for several years now, but a new coffee cocktail might be challenging their spot at the top of the happy hour list. Carajillos have arrived on the scene, and they’re a simpler, smaller-sized cousin of espresso martinis (tiny cocktails, anyone?). Made with just two ingredients, this espresso-based cocktail is just as tasty as an espresso martini, but much easier to recreate at home.
Carajillos may have only been making their way onto more menus recently, but this after-dinner caffeinated drink has a long history of popularity across the globe, even if it’s just becoming recognized in the U.S. as a delicious alternative to espresso martinis. Read on to learn everything you need to know before you start seeing carajillos on the menu at your favorite cocktail bar.
Unlike espresso martinis, which originated in London in the 1980s, carajillos have a much longer and less precise history. It’s believed that they were first created in Spain several centuries ago, but they’ve also been extremely popular in Mexico, Cuba, Colombia, and other Latin American countries for hundreds of years.
Making a carajillo is extremely simple–you’ll only need espresso and Licor 43, a Spanish liqueur made with 43 different ingredients (its strongest notes are vanilla and citrus). If you want to make your own carajillo and can’t find Licor 43, other vanilla-flavored liqueurs can be used as substitutes, especially Tuaca or Galliano, which have the most similar flavor profiles.
To make a carajillo, just combine equal parts espresso and Licor 43 (or a substitute) in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for at least ten seconds until combined. Then, serve in a small cocktail glass, such as a Nick and Nora glass
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