CARAJILLO BATCHING RECIPE

CARAJILLO BATCHING RECIPE

The Carajillo is a Spanish coffee cocktail built for 5-gallon keg service β€” aged brandy or rum, Java City Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate, Licor 43's vanilla-citrus liqueur character, and Top Hat Simple Syrup. Pressurized on Nβ‚‚ for a silky, creamy pour. The nitrogen infuser finish is what takes this from great to exceptional.

Cold Brew Brandy Licor 43 5-Gal Keg
Prep 5 m
Total 10 m
Yield 5-Gal Keg (~106 servings)
Gas Nβ‚‚

The Carajillo runs beautifully on Nβ‚‚ β€” the nitrogen gives it a creamy, cascading pour similar to a nitro cold brew. The Licor 43 vanilla-citrus character softens the coffee and spirit, and the Simple Syrup keeps the sweetness clean and consistent. Add a nitrogen infuser to your draft line for the full effect.

Batch Method

  1. Add 4 liters brandy or Rum to a clean 5-gallon Cornelius keg.
  2. Add 3 Γ— 32 oz Java City Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate (or 4 Γ— 32 oz for a stronger coffee profile).
  3. Add 3 Γ— 750 ml Licor 43.
  4. Add 1 qt Top Hat Simple Syrup.
  5. Add 9 qts cold filtered water (8 qts if using 4 bottles of cold brew).
  6. Seal the keg and shake vigorously side to side for 2 full minutes.
  7. Pressurize with Nβ‚‚. See instructions below.
  8. Refrigerate minimum 12 hours before first service.
  9. Serve ~6 oz over ice or neat. Garnish with 3 espresso beans or a dusting of cacao powder.
  10. Reshake twice daily to re-integrate ingredients.

Pro move: For the full Carajillo experience, run this through a nitrogen infuser on your draft line β€” the nitro cascade gives you that creamy, velvety texture that defines the premium coffee cocktail pour. Without the infuser, it still tastes exceptional; with it, it's a visual and tactile experience that sells itself.

πŸ₯‚ Nβ‚‚ Pressurization β€” Non-Carbonated Cocktail
  1. Seal the keg and shake vigorously side to side for 2 full minutes.
  2. Connect gray/silver Cornelius "gas in" connector to GAS IN plug on keg lid.
  3. Set Nβ‚‚ regulator to 12–15 psi.
  4. Pull up pressure release ring 3 times quickly to cycle gas through keg.
  5. Test flow. Reduce to 10–12 psi if pouring too fast.
  6. Reshake twice daily before service to re-integrate all ingredients.
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✨90-day shelf life · 106 servings per keg
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