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Carajillo & Rum Recipe

Inspired by Sabor

Time8m

Serves1

Brugal 1888 and Espresso, warm and comforting coconut notes

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Ingredients

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Carajillo Base

3 tbs Brugal 1888 rum2 oz Freshly brewed espresso1 tsp Sugar (demerara or brown)

Coconut Warmth & Finish

1/2 tbs Coconut liqueur (e.g., Malibu)1 tsp Coconut cream (optional, for extra body)1 each Whole star anise (garnish)

Optional Serve & Warmth

1 each Orange peel (expressed oils)2 oz Hot water (to prewarm glass)

Method

Carajillo Base

Preheat glass

Pour the hot water into a small heatproof glass or demitasse to warm it. Let sit 20–30 seconds, then discard the water and pat the glass dry with a towel.

Brew a double espresso (about 2 oz/60 ml) right before assembling so it is hot and fresh.

Add the sugar to the warmed glass. Pour in the hot espresso and stir until the sugar fully dissolves (about 10–15 seconds). Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.

Measure and add the Brugal 1888 rum (3 tablespoons ≈ 1.5 fl oz). Stir gently to combine with the espresso and sugar.

Coconut Warmth & Finish

Pour in the coconut liqueur (1/2 tablespoon) and, if using for extra creaminess, the coconut cream (1 teaspoon). Stir gently once to incorporate. The coconut liqueur will lend warming coconut notes while the rum remains dominant.

Optionally, carefully flame-express the orange peel oils over the surface: hold the peel about 1–2 inches above the drink, skin-side down, and give it a quick snap toward the drink so a fine mist of oils falls on the surface. This brightens the aroma without adding bitterness.

Garnish with a single star anise perched on the rim or floated on the surface for aroma and visual warmth.

Serve

Serve immediately while hot. Sip slowly to enjoy the interplay of robust espresso, toasty oak and chocolate notes from the Brugal 1888, and the gentle coconut warmth from the liqueur.

If serving two, multiply ingredients and prepare two espressos; alternatively prepare one larger espresso and divide between two warmed glasses.