Banana Bread Carajillo

Originally from Spain, the carajillo keeps things simple: espresso and a spirit. This version keeps the bold coffee backbone and turns it dessert-leaning with a playful, bakery-inspired beverage with banana liqueur.
The fruity liqueur stands in for Licor 43—the traditional spirit in a Mexican carajillo. It adds rich, ripe, and fruity notes that take some of the edge off the bitterness from the espresso. A touch of vanilla balances the chocolatey coffee liqueur, and a dusting of cinnamon adds warmth. The result lands between dessert and a post-dinner pick-me-up. For a mellower cocktail, use decaf espresso.
Ingredients:
- 3 ounces brewed, cooled espresso
- 2 ounces banana liqueur (such as Pairidaeza Crème De Banane)
- 1 ounce rum-based coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa)
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1 dash vanilla extract
- Pinch of ground cinnamon, for garnish
Total Time:
5 minutes
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