Mexican Carajillo

Carajillo is a fascinating coffee cocktail with roots tracing back to the Spanish colonial era, which has evolved into an indispensable symbol of Mexico's modern social life. According to legend, Spanish soldiers in Cuba would mix coffee with rum to gather courage; this blend later transformed into an exquisite delicacy in Spain and especially Mexico. In Mexico, it is served particularly after dinner as a ritual that aids digestion and invigorates the night. The forty-three secret spices and vanilla within Licor 43 perfectly balance the bitterness of freshly ground espresso coffee. The velvety touch it leaves on the palate and the hot-cold contrast transport the drinker to another time and geography. When sipped under the dim lights of a speakeasy bar or at the end of an elegant dinner, it is a sophisticated escape reminiscent of life's sweetest moments.