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Jul 24 2023 - 1:15pm

Classic Carajillo & Nespresso Macchiato Carajillo

Nespresso

Notes

If you're using a Nespresso machine, Pergola recommends using one Vertuo capsule to produce a double espresso, or two Original capsules, which yield about 2.7 ounces of coffee. For the best results, "you'll want a coffee with a deeper or woody/roasted profile to stand up to the alcohol in the drink," he says, specifically calling out Master Origin Mexico (Vertuo) or Rio de Janeiro (Original).

Carajillo and Macchiato Carajillo Recipe | Photos

Ingredients

  1. Classic Carajillo:
    Ice
    1 1/2 to 2 ounces brewed espresso
    1 1/2 to 2 ounces Licor 43
  1. Macchiato Carajillo:
    2.7 ounces brewed espresso
    1 1/2 ounces Licor 43
    2 ounces milk
    Plate of raw sugar, about 1/4 cup
    Ice
    Cinnamon

Directions

Classic Carajillo:

  1. Prepare an espresso. Set aside.
  2. Fill a rocks glass halfway with ice.
  3. Pour Licor 43 over the ice, and stir.
  4. Pour the espresso over the ice and liqueur.
  5. If the foam stays in the espresso glass, carefully spoon it over the top of the cocktail.
  6. Enjoy!

Nespresso Macchiato Carajillo:

  1. Froth milk (on cold setting, if possible).
  2. Prepare glass by wetting rim with a damp paper towel.
  3. Dip glass rim into sugar and rotate to coat. Set aside.
  4. Meanwhile, combine brewed espresso and liqueur in shaker.
  5. Fill shaker with ice, and cover. Shake until cold, and strain into prepared glass with fresh ice.
  6. Spoon foam onto surface of drink.
  7. Top with a dash of cinnamon. Enjoy!

Source URL
https://www.popsugar.com/food/carajillo-recipe-49234244