Keyword – Food
Trefwoorden – Cocktails, Spirits, Food, Coffee, Mexican food and drink
Title – Cocktail of the week: Cometa’s carajillo – recipe | Cocktails | The Guardian
Author – Tom King
Link – Cocktail of the week: Cometa’s carajillo – recipe | Cocktails | The Guardian
Publish date – 2026-09-11T12:00:04.000Z
Category – Lifestyle
URL – https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/sep/11/cocktail-of-the-week-cometa-carajillo-recipe

T he carajillo is a ubiquitous drink found across Mexico, and it comes in many forms. Some bars simply pour espresso over ice and add a shot of Licor 43 , while others shake coffee with the liqueur and serve it straight up. Whatever the variation, the non-negotiables are coffee and Licor 43. Our version takes those two core ingredients and lengthens the drink with a light, delicious cold-brew coffee liqueur. It’s the perfect serve for a warm afternoon, a sweet after-dinner treat or an uplifting nightcap.

Carajillo

Serves 1

25ml coffee liqueur – we like Black Twist 25ml shot brewed espresso , cooled and chilled 25ml Licor 43 1 pinch flak y sea salt , to taste

Measure all the liquids into a cocktail shaker, add a generous scoop of ice and shake vigorously. Double-strain into your glass of choice, garnish with a light sprinkling of flaky sea salt and serve neat.

Tom King, head bartender, Cometa , London W1