Canchanchara

Canchanchara

Raw honey spread through the glass with lime and water, then Cuban aguardiente stirred through cracked ice. The rustic Trinidad-de-Cuba original that predates the daiquiri.

15.5% ABVMediumCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

4 min

Time

181 Cal

Calories

Flavor profile

Rum

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Honey½ oz
  • Water1 ¾ oz
  • Aguardiente2 oz
  • Lime Juice½ oz

Instructions

  1. Mix honey with water and lime juice and spread the mixture on the bottom and sides of the glass.

  2. Add cracked ice, and then the rum.

  3. End by energetically stirring from bottom to top.

  4. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Pairs well with

Honey and lime over Cuban aguardiente drink rustic-bright — Trinidad-town snacks fit:

  • Tostones with mojo
  • Ham croquetas
  • Honey-drizzled fried cheese
  • Plantain chips

Also known as

Canchancara

Similar taste

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