Banana Bread Carajillo

This Banana Bread Carajillo is a bold, slightly boozy, espresso cocktail that tastes like your favorite banana bread in liquid form.

This twist on the classic carajillo amps things up with Licor 43, banana liqueur, rich reposado tequila, and fresh espresso. It’s all rounded out with a dash of chocolate bitters and a hint of smoked cinnamon bitters, because what’s banana bread without a little spice?

It’s bold, smooth, coffee-forward, and just sweet enough. If you love a carajillo, love banana bread, or just need a reason to combine coffee and cocktail hour… this is it.

⭐ WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE

• Banana bread + coffee = magic: All the nostalgic flavor, with a kick.
• Dessert and digestif in one: Rich, sippable, and smooth.
• Deep, layered flavor: Espresso, banana, spice, and smoke all in one glass.

🥘 Key Ingredients

• Licor 43: The vanilla backbone of the cocktail.
• Banana Liqueur: Adds that ripe, nostalgic banana bread flavor.
• Reposado Tequila: Rich and slightly oaky, balances the sweetness.
• Espresso: Fresh and strong—this is a coffee cocktail after all.
• Chocolate Bitters: Adds a cocoa note that deepens the banana bread flavor.
• Smoked Cinnamon Bitters: Subtle spice and warmth to round it all out.

🥂 How to make it!

1. Step 1: Start by brewing your espresso.

2. Step 2: Then combine the 1 shot espresso, ¾-1 ounce banana liqueur, 1 ounce reposado tequila, 1 dash chocolate bitters, and 1 dash cinnamon bitters in a cocktail shaker with ice.

3. Step 3: Shake for 30 seconds.

4. Step 4: Pour into a rocks glass with ice and garnish with chopped chocolate and a banana chip.

Banana Bread Carajillo

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• Author: Pate Giltner
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: 1 drink 1x
• Category: cocktail
• Method: shaken
• Cuisine: mexican

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Description

This Banana Bread Carajillo is a bold, slightly boozy, espresso cocktail that tastes like your favorite banana bread in liquid form.

 

This twist on the classic carajillo amps things up with Licor 43, banana liqueur, rich reposado tequila, and fresh espresso. It’s all rounded out with a dash of chocolate bitters and a hint of smoked cinnamon bitters, because what’s banana bread without a little spice?

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Ingredients

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• 1 shot espresso (1.5 ounces)
• ¾ - 1 ounce banana liqueur
• ½ ounce Licor43
• 1 ounce reposado tequila
• 1 dash of chocolate bitters
• 1 dash cinnamon bitters

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Instructions

1. Start by brewing your espresso.
2. Then combine the 1 shot espresso, ¾-1 ounce banana liqueur, 1 ounce reposado tequila, 1 dash chocolate bitters, and 1 dash cinnamon bitters in a cocktail shaker with ice.
3. Shake for 30 seconds.
4. Pour into a rocks glass with ice and garnish with chopped chocolate and a banana chip.
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Notes

Garnish with finely chopped chocolate and a banana chip.