We Colombians love our coffee and I find it hard to start the day without a hot cup of black coffee in the morning. Carajillo is a simple coffee-based hot drink originally from Spain, but very popular in Colombia. It is usually made with brandy or rum and served in a small shot cup. Although I don’t start my day with this sort of coffee drink 
it is the perfect ending to any meal!
Buen provecho!
Ingredients:
(4 to 6 servings)
3 cups of fresh brewed dark roast coffee
Sugar, to your taste
Brandy or rum to your taste
Directions:
1. Place sugar in a shallow dish. Moisten the rim of an espresso or shot cup with a dampened paper towel, then dip in sugar.
2. Add the sugar and rum to the hot coffee. Fill the cup with Carajillo. and serve immediately.
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I haven’t had carajillo in a long time but I fondly remember a period where I always ended dinner in a Spanish restaurant with carajillo served with Spanish brandy.
Start your day with rum? Not a bad way to start…all things must be great after this!
Ha ha ha…I was thinking this was a great way to start some days
I think I’ll try this soon.
Ha ha ha
I think I would feel lost without my coffee in the morning too. I would certainly enjoy a coffee drink like this one in the evening.Yum.
Velva
I’m with Heather…I’m thinking some days I really need alcohol for breakfast! Looks great for anytime of day.
This drink looks fantastic! Like a dessert coffee maybe? YUM!
Actually it sounds like a perfect way to start a Monday, now that you mention it.
I made this drink for a dinner party on Sunday and it was so easy and perfect to end the wonderful and filling meal. thank you. I used brandy.
Thank you everyone for your comments and feedback!
I have not had this in so long…also with Spanish brandy…