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Shaken · 1 serving

Cometa Carajillo

An equal-parts coffee cocktail pairing espresso, coffee liqueur, and vanilla liqueur with a saline finish.

Short answer

Cometa Carajillo is a shaken cocktail made with coffee liqueur, espresso, and vanilla liqueur. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Cometa Carajillo 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
Cometa Carajillo ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Coffee Liqueur25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz1 part
Espresso25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz1 part
Vanilla Liqueur25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz1 part
Salt (optional)1 pinch——Optional

Garnish: A very light central sprinkling of flaky salt

Method

How to make Cometa Carajillo

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Brew fresh espresso, cool it fully, and chill one coupe.

  2. 02

    Add coffee liqueur, cooled espresso, and vanilla liqueur to a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with fresh hard ice.

  4. 04

    Shake firmly until very cold and lightly aerated.

  5. 05

    Double-strain into the chilled coupe.

  6. 06

    Finish with one very light central pinch of flaky salt and no other garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Cometa Carajillo taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and bitterness (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Cometa Carajillo questions

What is in a Cometa Carajillo?

Kokto’s build uses coffee liqueur, espresso, and vanilla liqueur, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Cometa Carajillo 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 Cometa Carajillo prepared?

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

Is a Cometa Carajillo 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 B208https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/sep/11/cocktail-of-the-week-cometa-carajillo-recipe · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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