Ivory Carajillo

Inspired by the flavors of a classic Carajillo and a Dirty Chai, with a White Russian vibe.

By @jfdesfosses

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 pods cardamom pods
• 1 clove
• 3.5 g Ceylon cinnamon
• 3 black peppercorns
• 0.5 tsp dried ginger
• 0.2 g nutmeg
• 0.4 g star anise
• 2 cups oat milk
• 3 g Darjeeling tea
• 3.5 tbsp sugar
• 0 salt
• 1.5 g methylcellulose
• 0.5 g xanthan gum
• 0 N₂O charger
• 1.5 oz reposado tequila
• 0.75 oz coffee liqueur
• 0.75 oz Licor 43
• 0 chai-spiced oat milk foam

Instructions

1. Lightly crush the cardamom pods, clove, Ceylon cinnamon, black peppercorns, dried ginger, nutmeg, and star anise to release their aroma.
2. Heat 2 cups of oat milk with the crushed spices, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat, stir in 3 g of Darjeeling tea, and let steep for 5 minutes.
4. Strain the mixture, add 3.5 tbsp of sugar and a pinch of salt, stir until dissolved, then cool to room temperature.
5. Blend the mixture with 1.5 g of methylcellulose and 0.5 g of xanthan gum at high speed for 30 seconds.
6. Pour the mixture into a cold cream whipper, charge with N₂O, shake well, and refrigerate until cold.
7. Stir 1 1/2 oz of reposado tequila, 3/4 oz of coffee liqueur, and 3/4 oz of Licor 43 together.
8. Strain the mixture into a double rocks glass.
9. Top generously with the chai-spiced oat milk foam.