Brunch Without Booze is Just a Sad, Late Breakfast
Let's be honest - brunch isn't about the food. It's about socially acceptable day drinking disguised as a meal. But if you're still clinging to that tired mimosa, it's time for an intervention.
The Mimosa Had Its Moment. That Moment Has Passed.
Look, we're not saying mimosas are bad. They're just... basic. Like pumpkin spice lattes and inspirational quotes on social media. You deserve better. Your brunch deserves better. Your Instagram feed definitely deserves better.
Enter the Dangerous Carajillo. A take on the classic cocktail that makes your regular brunch drink look like it's wearing cargo shorts to a fashion show.
The History: From Spanish Sailors to Brunch Tables
The Carajillo has roots dating back to Spanish colonial times when Spanish sailors in Cuba would spike their coffee with rum for "coraje" (courage) before heading into battle - "coraje" eventually morphed into "carajillo."
Fast forward to modern times, and the Carajillo has evolved. In Spain, it's typically coffee with brandy or rum. In Mexico, it transformed into what might be the perfect cocktail: espresso mixed with Licor 43, a Spanish liqueur with notes of vanilla and citrus.
But at Dano's, we don't just adopt traditions, we make them dangerous. By substituting part of the liqueur with our Coffee Reposado tequila, we've created something that respects its heritage while blazing a new trail.
The Three Amigos: Coffee Repo + Licor 43 + Espresso
The recipe is embarrassingly simple, which means you have no excuse not to level up:
The Dangerous Carajillo
- 1 oz Dano's Coffee Reposado Tequila
- 1 oz Licor 43
- 1 oz Espresso or Cold Brew
Add all ingredients to a shaker tin. Shake and pour over ice—no garnish needed.
Our Coffee Reposado isn't your average infused tequila. We don't do "average" - we find it dangerously boring. Instead, we take our already exceptional Reposado (aged 9 months in virgin white oak barrels), and infuse it with organic Arabica coffee beans. No artificial flavorings, no shortcuts, no regrets - just dangerously better tequila with memorable depth and character.
The Brunch Revolution
Let's talk about why the Dangerous Carajillo is the ultimate power move for brunch.
- It contains coffee. Which means it's practically a health drink.
- It contains tequila. Which means it's definitely a fun drink.
- It looks sophisticated as hell. Served in a rocks glass with one large ice cube, it screams "I might own a yacht, or at least know someone who does."
- It's not what everyone else is having. Which is really the whole point, isn't it?
Pairing Suggestions That Don't Suck
The Dangerous Carajillo plays well with nearly everything on a brunch menu, but here are some power combos:
- Chilaquiles - The only breakfast dish spicy enough to keep up with your new drink choice.
- Chicken & Waffles - Sweet, savory, and just the right amount of wrong. Like the Carajillo itself.
- Breakfast Burrito - For when you need something to absorb the fact that you're drinking tequila at 11am.
How To Order It Without Sounding Like A Rookie
"I'll have a Dangerous Carajillo, please."
That's it. Don't overthink it. The bartender will either know what it is (in which case, you've found a good brunch spot) or they won't.
If they need instructions, just say: "Equal parts Dano's Coffee Reposado, Licor 43, and espresso." Then sit back and watch as everyone at the table suddenly wants what you're having.
The Road to Flavor is Paved with Danger
Brunch is the most important meal of the weekend. Don't waste it on drinks that don't deserve your time. The Dangerous Carajillo isn't just a cocktail.. it's a statement. A delicious, caffeinated, tequila-fueled statement.
Savor the danger, flavor seekers.
Where to Find Dano's Coffee Reposado? Head to our store locator.