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Café Carajillo Recipe

Name: Cafe Andaluz, Newcastles CAFÉ CARAJILLO Recipe
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 2 shots freshly brewed espresso; 60 ml water (for espresso machine or stovetop maker); 30 ml Spanish brandy (e.g., Torres, Cardenal Mendoza); 1 tsp sugar (white granulated) or simple syrup; 1 piece lemon or orange twist; 2 piece coffee beans (for garnish)

Inspired by Cafe Andaluz, Newcastle

Time7m

Serves1

Espresso coffee, Spanish brandy.

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Ingredients

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Coffee

2 shots Freshly brewed espresso1/4 cup (60 ml) water (for espresso machine or stovetop maker)

Alcohol & Sweetener

2.03 tbsp (30 ml) Spanish brandy (e.g., Torres, Cardenal Mendoza)1 tsp sugar (white granulated) or simple syrup

Optional garnish

1 piece lemon or orange twist2 piece coffee beans (for garnish)

Method

Prepare espresso

Brew

Brew two shots (about 60 ml) of fresh espresso using an espresso machine or a stovetop Moka pot. Use freshly ground dark-roast beans and extract directly into a pre-warmed cup to preserve temperature.

Combine with brandy

Measure 30 ml of Spanish brandy. If using sugar instead of simple syrup, add 1 tsp sugar to the bottom of a heatproof serving glass (small coffee glass or lowball).

Optional — flame (traditional method): Pour the brandy into a small metal measure, briefly warm it (do not overheat), then carefully ignite the brandy with a long lighter or match and set the measure over the glass to briefly flame the sugar and brandy for 5–8 seconds. Extinguish flame by covering or letting it burn out. (Skip this step for a no-flame version.)

Pour the hot espresso directly over the brandy and sugar in the serving glass. Stir gently for 5–10 seconds until sugar dissolves and ingredients are combined.

Finish & serve

If you used a citrus twist, express the oils over the surface by holding the twist over the drink and pinching, then rub the peel around the rim and drop it into the drink or rest on the rim.

Garnish with 1–2 whole coffee beans if desired. Serve immediately while hot.