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CARAJILLO

Bold coffee meets sweet rebellion—say hola to the Carajillo, Kahlúa-style.

Written by: Kahlúa Drinks Team Kahlúa Drinks Team Our team of Cocktail Pros with a passion for crafting and sharing delicious coffee-based drinks recipes.

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Kahlua sherry cocktail

INGREDIENTS

45 ml Kahlúa

30 ml Espresso

15 ml Vanilla Liqueur

Ice

Lemon Peel to garnish

1.5 parts Kahlúa

1 part Espresso

0.5 parts Vanilla Liqueur

Ice

Lemon Peel to garnish

1.5 oz Kahlúa

1 oz Espresso

0.5 oz Vanilla Liqueur

Ice

Lemon Peel to garnish

HOW TO MAKE

  1. In a shaker, add Kahlúa, Vanilla Liqueur, espresso, and ice.
  2. Shake well until chilled.
  3. Strain into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with a lemon peel for a fun twist.
FUN FACT

The Carajillo has fiery roots—legend says Spanish soldiers mixed coffee with brandy for courage (“coraje”) before battle, giving rise to the name Carajillo! In Mexico, it’s been reimagined with a sweet twist using Kahlúa, turning this bold coffee cocktail into the perfect after-dinner treat.

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