Carajillo Colombiano Recipe
Carajillo Colombiano Recipe is a fun and delicious drink from Colombia. It mixes strong coffee with alcohol, giving it a bold and smooth taste.
Equipment
- Espresso machine or stovetop coffee maker
- Coffee grinder (if using whole beans)
- A mug or heat-safe glass
- Small spoon for stirring
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Stirring stick (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 shot of strong espresso or Colombian coffee
- 1 ounce of rum or aguardiente Colombian liquor
- 1 teaspoon of sugar or more to taste
- Ice cubes optional for a cold drink
- Cinnamon stick or ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Brew a strong shot of espresso.
- Warm up your rum or aguardiente in a small pan or microwave.
- Pour the hot espresso into a glass or mug.
- Add the warm rum or aguardiente to the coffee.
- Stir in sugar until it dissolves completely.
- If you want an iced drink, add ice cubes.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
- Enjoy your Carajillo Colombiano!
Notes
- Always use fresh, brewed espresso for the best taste.
- You can adjust how sweet the drink is by changing the amount of sugar.
- Try using aguardiente instead of rum for a more authentic flavor.
- Don’t heat the alcohol too much – just warm it up.
- For an iced drink, let the coffee cool first before adding ice.