Café Del Sol
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November 21, 2025
Café del Sol is bold, smooth, and quietly sophisticated, weaving roasted coffee depth with warm agave notes and a bright lift of citrus. It feels like a sunlit take on an afternoon coffee cocktail, rich enough to savour yet light enough to keep you moving. Created by Sheldon Jackson of Ottawa, ON, this serve offers a refined nod to the classic Carajillo, bringing balance, warmth, and effortless elegance to every sip.
Recipe: Sheldon Jackson (Ottawa, ON)
Photo: Reece Sims
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The inspiration behind this cocktail as explained by bartender Sheldon Jackson, “this cocktail is built around Cloud House Coffee Liqueur to highlight its depth and versatility alongside reposado tequila and Grand Marnier. The tequila brings warmth and subtle spice, while the Grand Marnier adds orange brightness and smooth structure. Together, they create a balanced mix of roasted coffee, oak, and citrus. It’s bold but effortless, a refined nod to the classic Carajillo, made for that late-afternoon moment when you want something rich, not heavy, and quietly confident.“
Café del Sol
Difficulty: EasyFlavor Camps: Sour, Bittersweet, Herbal
Ingredients
1.0 oz Cloud House Coffee Liqueur
1.0 oz Reposado Tequila
0.5 oz Grand Marnier
0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
0.25 oz Agave Syrup
1 Pinch of salt
Garnish: Orange Twist
Directions
- Add all ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake until chilled and diluted.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish.
