Coffee

Carajillo 43

5 min.Licor 43

Pull a fresh double espresso and allow it to cool slightly while remaining warm.
1
Fill a shaker with ice.
2
Add the Licor 43 to the shaker.
3
Add the freshly brewed espresso to the shaker.
4
Shake hard until the mixture is well chilled and lightly frothy.
5
Fill an Old Fashioned glass with fresh ice.
6
Strain the drink into the prepared glass over the fresh ice.
7
Garnish with the coffee beans, the cinnamon stick, or both if desired, and serve immediately.
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Spain
Origin
Carajillo 43 is a modern branded specification of the traditional Spanish carajillo, a mix of coffee and spirit that dates back to Spanish troops in Cuba who spiked coffee with rum or brandy for courage. In the 2010s, particularly in Mexico, the version made with Licor 43 and espresso surged in popularity, with Licor 43 promoting it under the name Carajillo 43. Brand materials and Spanish press now codify it as equal parts Licor 43 and espresso, shaken with ice and served in a rocks glass.
History
The name carajillo is commonly linked to the Spanish word coraje (courage), referring to the fortifying effect of adding alcohol to coffee. In contemporary Mexican bar slang, the shaken style is often called shakeado, distinguishing it from the layered puesto style of carajillo. Professional and brand sources converge on a simple 1:1 ratio of Licor 43 and espresso as the standard for Carajillo 43. Licor 43’s promotion of Carajillo 43 around 2015 helped transform a local Mexican habit into an internationally recognized after-dinner coffee cocktail.
Trivia
Chocolate desserts, Churros, Flan, Caramel or toffee desserts
Pairings
Licor 43 official site and El País Icon feature
Source