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Caribbean Carajillo Recipe

Name: La Tête d'Or by Daniels Caribbean Carajillo Recipe
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 2 oz strong hot espresso or coffee (preferably dark roast); 1 tsp demerara sugar or brown sugar; 1.5 oz dark rum (aged Caribbean style); 0.5 oz coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlúa); 0.25 oz orange curaçao or triple sec; 0.125 tsp vanilla extract; 1 piece orange peel (for twist); 3 piece whole coffee beans; 0.125 tsp optional: grated nutmeg

Inspired by La Tête d'Or by Daniel

Time8m

Serves1

Make Caribbean Carajillo Recipe in just 8m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Coffee Base

2 oz strong hot espresso or coffee (preferably dark roast)1 tsp demerara sugar or brown sugar

Alcohol & Flavor

1 1/2 oz dark rum (aged Caribbean style)1/2 oz coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlúa)1/4 oz orange curaçao or triple sec1/8 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

Garnish & Finish

1 piece orange peel (for twist)3 piece whole coffee beans1/8 tsp optional: grated nutmeg

Method

Prepare Coffee Base

Brew 2 oz of very strong espresso or dark roast coffee. While still hot, stir in 1 tsp demerara or brown sugar until fully dissolved. Transfer to a warmed heatproof serving glass or small carafe.

Assemble Alcohol & Infuse

Warm and Bloom (recommended)

In a small metal measure or heatproof mixing glass, combine 1.5 oz dark rum, 0.5 oz coffee liqueur, 0.25 oz orange curaçao and 1/8 tsp vanilla extract. Warm gently by placing the measure in a shallow bath of hot water for 20–30 seconds — do not boil. Warming helps meld flavors and slightly softens the alcohol edge.

Pour the warmed spirit mixture slowly into the hot sweetened espresso. Stir gently once to integrate, taking care not to cool the drink too much.

Finish & Garnish

Express the orange peel over the surface of the drink to release oils, then either drop the peel in or run it around the rim and rest it on the glass. Float 3 whole coffee beans on top for aroma and presentation. If desired, grate a small pinch (about 1/8 tsp) of fresh nutmeg over the top.