Spiced Pineapple Carajillo

Spiced Pineapple Carajillo

A coffee cocktail with notes of cinnamon and citrus.

Total TimeTotal Time:
1 minute

ServingsServings:
1

Ingredients

Cocktail

2 oz Licor 43

1 ½ oz chilled espresso (or 2 oz strong cold brew concentrate)

¾ oz Spiced Dole Pineapple Syrup (recipe below)

Dash ground cinnamon

Dash aromatic bitters (Angostura-style)

1 tbsp Dole Chef-Ready Cuts Pineapple Cubes

Ice

Spiced Dole Pineapple Syrup

1 cup Dole Chef-Ready Cuts Pineapple Cubes, thawed

1 cup Dole Pineapple Juice

½ cup sugar

1 cinnamon stick

3-4 whole cloves

2 strips orange peel (optional, but recommended)

Directions

Spiced Dole Pineapple Syrup

  1. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes.
  2. Lightly mash pineapple to release flavor. Strain out solids and cool completely before use.
  3. Store refrigerated for up to 5-7 days.

Cocktail Build

  1. Add Licor 43, chilled espresso, spiced pineapple syrup, cinnamon and bitters to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds until well chilled and frothy.
  3. Strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass.
  4. Spoon Dole Chef-Ready Cuts Pineapple Cubes over top.
  5. Optional: Dust with a very light pinch of cinnamon.

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