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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Drinks » Carajillo (colombia Hot Drink)

    Carajillo (Colombia Hot Drink)

    Apr 18, 2012 · Modified: Jul 16, 2021 by Erica Dinho · 11 Comments

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    Carajillo (Colombia Hot Drink)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 11 votes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 3 cups of fresh brewed dark roast coffee
    • Sugar to your taste
    • Brandy or rum to your taste

    Instructions
     

    • Place sugar in a shallow dish. Moisten the rim of an espresso or shot cup with a dampened paper towel, then dip in sugar.
    • Add the sugar and rum to the hot coffee. Fill the cup with Carajillo. and serve immediately.
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    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!

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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    1. Joan Nova

      April 18, 2012 at 10:24 am

      5 stars
      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.

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    2. Belinda @zomppa

      April 18, 2012 at 2:48 pm

      5 stars
      Start your day with rum? Not a bad way to start...all things must be great after this!

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    3. Heather @girlichef

      April 18, 2012 at 6:40 pm

      5 stars
      Ha ha ha...I was thinking this was a great way to start some days 😉 I think I'll try this soon.

      Reply
      • Erica

        April 18, 2012 at 7:30 pm

        5 stars
        Ha ha ha 🙂

        Reply
    4. Velva

      April 18, 2012 at 8:24 pm

      5 stars
      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

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    5. Kim

      April 18, 2012 at 9:51 pm

      5 stars
      I'm with Heather...I'm thinking some days I really need alcohol for breakfast! Looks great for anytime of day.

      Reply
    6. Donna @ The Slow Roasted Italian

      April 20, 2012 at 2:49 pm

      5 stars
      This drink looks fantastic! Like a dessert coffee maybe? YUM!

      Reply
    7. Chris

      April 21, 2012 at 9:01 pm

      5 stars
      Actually it sounds like a perfect way to start a Monday, now that you mention it.

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    8. Britney

      April 25, 2012 at 10:23 am

      5 stars
      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.

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    9. Erica

      April 25, 2012 at 11:17 am

      5 stars
      Thank you everyone for your comments and feedback!

      Reply
    10. Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

      April 28, 2012 at 8:50 pm

      5 stars
      I have not had this in so long...also with Spanish brandy...

      Reply

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