Cocktail of the week: Viajante87’s carajillo – recipe | The good mixer

A fragrant alternative to the espresso martini

There’s so much more to using coffee in cocktails than that ubiquitous late-night party serve, the espresso martini. Here, the rich, deep coffee notes and the hint of vanilla, among other botanicals, from one of Spain’s finest liqueurs make for a simple yet sophisticated drink for early autumn.

Pietro Collina, bar director, Viajante87, London W11