No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Carajillo Highball
Measurements in:
Serves:
| 5⁄6 fl oz | Olmeca Altos Reposado Tequila |
| 5⁄6 fl oz | Licor 43 Original liqueur |
| 5⁄6 fl oz | Exprè Caffè Italiano (or freshly made hot Espresso Coffee) |
| 1 1⁄3 fl oz | Thomas Henry Soda Water (chilled) |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Highball (max 10oz/300ml)
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a HIGHBALL (MAX 10OZ/300ML) GLASS.
- RIM glass with salt (moisten outside edge with lime or orange juice and dip into salt).
Method
Garnish
- Garnish with orange wedge.
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Carajillo Highball contains 125 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1 standard drinks
- 11.03% alc./vol. (22.06° proof)
- 13.6 grams of pure alcohol
History
Adapted from a February 2026 recipe by the sartorially elegant Kevin Kos.
Review
A tequila Espresso Martini with hints of vanilla, reimagined as a classic Highball serve, with its length and foam amplified by soda water.
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