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Stirred · 1 serving

Camparajillo

Emilio Avila's Negroni-Carajillo hybrid with red bitter aperitif, coffee, vanilla-herbal liqueur, vermouth, tequila, and mezcal.

Short answer

Camparajillo is a stirred cocktail made with red bitter aperitif, coffee liqueur, vanilla herbal liqueur, sweet vermouth, tequila blanco, mezcal, and coffee. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Camparajillo ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Camparajillo ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Red bitter aperitif30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Coffee Liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Vanilla herbal liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Sweet Vermouth15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Tequila Blanco7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Mezcal7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Coffee1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one espresso bean

Method

How to make Camparajillo

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a double rocks glass, prepare exactly one large clear ice cube, one small orange peel, and one espresso bean.

  2. 02

    Measure the red bitter aperitif, coffee liqueur, vanilla-herbal liqueur, sweet vermouth, blanco tequila, and mezcal into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice and stir smoothly for about 20 seconds until very cold.

  4. 04

    Strain into the chilled double rocks glass over the single large cube.

  5. 05

    Express the orange peel over the surface to release its oils, then discard the peel completely.

  6. 06

    Place exactly one espresso bean at the center and serve without citrus peel, extra beans, or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Camparajillo taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are bitterness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Camparajillo questions

What is in a Camparajillo?

Kokto’s build uses red bitter aperitif, coffee liqueur, vanilla herbal liqueur, sweet vermouth, tequila blanco, mezcal, and coffee.

How long does a Camparajillo take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Camparajillo prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Camparajillo alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B099https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/camparajillo/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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