Island Carajillo

Name: Island Carajillo
Ingredients: 1 oz Cruzan Aged Light Rum; 1.5 oz Licor 43; 4 oz Fresh Coffee

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By Zach Monaco

Submitted on: November 26, 2023

Spirit Forward

After Dinner

Beefed up Carajillo featuring Cruzan Aged Light Rum. The Carajillo is an aperitif primarily found in Mexico featuring Licor 43 (Citrus peel liqueur) and espresso or dark roast coffee, over ice. This version utilizes the sugar characteristics of light rum, with subtle cocoa notes of Cruzan’s Aged Light Rum, to add extra sweetness and kick.🥂

Ingredients

1 oz
Cruzan Aged Light Rum

1.5 oz
Licor 43

4 oz
Fresh Coffee

Instructions

Garnish

N/A

Build

Build In Glass

Glass

Old Fashioned/Rocks

Estimated strength

About 10% ABV (estimate)

By Zach Monaco

Owner & Director of Operation for Monaco Bar Services

After my bartending career, and managing private event bars, I developed Solstice Sales (A Monaco Bar Services LLC Brand) to give small distilleries a ground force that is usually reserved for the large brands. Here at Crafted Pour, however, I just make drinks. 🥂...

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Brew Coffee and let cool if permitted. Build on Ice and stir🥂.

Editor's Note

Cruzan Aged Light Rum adds a subtle caramel depth to the classic Carajillo. This riff leans into the vanilla-citrus notes of Licor 43 for a balanced, coffee-forward finish.