Carajillo – Vanilla Twist

Ingredients

2 oz Licor 43
1 oz vanilla vodka
1 oz freshly brewed espresso
Ice
Large ice cube or ice ball for serving
1 oz Irish Cream

Instructions

Fill a cocktail shaker (or mason jar with a tight-fitting lid) halfway with ice.
Add the Licor 43, vanilla vodka, and fresh espresso.
Shake vigorously for 20–30 seconds until the shaker is ice cold and a rich, creamy foam forms.
Strain over a large ice cube or ice ball in a rocks glass.
Serve immediately.

Mid-Drink Revival

When the glass is about halfway finished, pour 1 oz Irish cream directly into the remaining cocktail and give it a gentle stir. It transforms the drink into a richer, creamier finish with flavors reminiscent of vanilla bean ice cream, tiramisu, and melted coffee gelato.

Tasting Notes

A smooth, frothy coffee cocktail with warm vanilla, citrus, and spice from the Licor 43, balanced by the subtle sweetness of vanilla vodka. The Irish cream finish creates a second act that makes it feel like two cocktails in one.