Have you ever had a Carajillo the same way twice? Me neither, and it turns out there is a reason for that. We’ll get into the history behind the drink, and sprinkle in a little history behind coffee. Uncle Brad will teach us one, most delicious version, of the Carajillo - that honestly needs to be the way you make this from now on. Jules puts her spin on it and introduces her good friend, Mezcal – shocker! Stick around for tips on zhuzhing up your bar cart with Cocktail decor (why we aren’t talking about how to properly shake an espresso here vs. Last week is beyond us, but we aren’t allowed to ask the questions. Thats for you to do. Thank you @amaeld for sending in your tip. 

TIP: How to zhuzh up your cocktail bar. Asked by @amaeld 

Carajillo (one version from Mexico City) 

Glass: Coupe 

Directions & Ingredients 

In Shaker Tin add 

• 1.5 oz Reposado tequila 


• 1.0 oz Espresso 


• 0.75 oz Liquor 43 


• 0.25 oz coffee liqueur 


• 3 drops saline solution 

Shake for 30 seconds 

Double Strain into chilled coupe glass 

Twist and orange peel over the top to express the oils and discard the peel 

Burning of Sage Carajillo 

Glass: Rocks glass  

Garnish: Fresh cinnamon on top! 

Directions & Ingredients 

In shaker tin add: 

• 2 oz Espresso 


• 1 oz tequila reposado 


• 1.5 oz Licor 43 


• .5 oz Blackberry Sage & Cinnamon Syrup 


• Pinch of sea salt (Maldon’s if you are feeling bougie)  


• Ice 

Shake for 30 seconds 

Double strain into rocks glass over a large cube! 

• Garnish with a halloween spider or sage leaf on top (set the leaf on fire and blow it out for a little spirit cleansing smoke) 

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