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carajillo granita with a spoon

Carajillo Granita

Inspired by the Spanish cocktail, this icy, light treat is great for any time of the day. It’s a simple mix of cold brew coffee and Licor 43, a sweet liqueur with hints of orange, vanilla and cinnamon. Topping the granita with whipped cream evokes the creamy frost the cocktail is known for, but it is optional. Remember to chill glassware or bowls ahead so the granita melts more slowly. 

Imagine having that sweet treat right in your freezer, just chillin’, waiting for you and your spoon. 

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups unsweetened cold brew
½ cup Licor 43
¼ cup granulated sugar
Salt
Whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Instructions

Place 4 serving glasses or bowls in the freezer. Pour the cold brew and Licor 43 into a dish, glass or ceramic, like a square 8”x8”x2” baking dish. Whisk in the sugar and a small pinch of salt to dissolve then cover and place in the freezer until firm and frozen, about 3 to 4 hours.

Take the frozen  Carajillo out of the freezer. Working quickly (it will melt!), start scraping from the top end of the dish to the bottom by pressing a fork into the ice, and pull towards yourself. Keep doing this until you’ve scraped all the way across. Turn the pan and repeat this process until the treat starts to hit the bottom of the dish. Any chunks at the bottom should be smashed and broken into very small pieces with your fork.

Serve in the chilled bowls or glassware with whipped cream spooned over the top. 

  • Author: Christian Reynoso