Carajillo Especial

The Carajillo Especial is our high-performance tribute to the beloved Latin American classic. We’ve elevated the traditional recipe by layering Estate 98 with premium tequila and the botanical complexity of Licor 43. A touch of agave and a dual-bitter blend enhance the natural cacao and roasted notes of our Salvadoran coffee. Using a professional dry-shake technique, this cocktail delivers a luxurious, velvety foam and a sophisticated balance of smoke, spice, and spirit.

Recipe

2 oz Estate 98
1 oz Reposado Tequila (or Mezcal for a smoky profile)
0.5 oz Licor 43
0.25 oz Agave Nectar
Optional – Bitters: 1 dash Angostura (plus 2 drops Chocolate Bitters, optional)

Build: Combine all ingredients in a shaker without ice and dry shake for 10 seconds to build the foam. Add ice and shake hard for another 15 seconds. Double strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.

Profile: Velvety, spiced, and spirit-forward.

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