Cuban Beverages

Sugary, refreshing, and herbaceous, Mojito is a traditional cocktail based on rum as the key ingredient. It has a relatively low alcohol content (about 10%). Although Havana is considered its birthplace, the origin of this simple cocktail... READ MORE

Daiquiri is a group of cocktails prepared with rum, fresh lime juice, and sugar as the key ingredients. Supposedly, it was invented in the late 19th century by Jennings Cox, an American mining engineer who was staying in Cuba during the S... READ MORE

Cuba Libre is a Cuban cocktail based on rum, with the addition of cola and lime. In Spanish, its name means Free Cuba, and although the exact origin of this cocktail is still a mystery, it was probably first mixed in Havana in Au... READ MORE

A unique, pre-sweetened type of espresso that originated in Cuba known as café Cubano is often referred to as Cuban espresso, Cuban coffee, Cuban pull, or Cuban shot. Although it holds a unique s... READ MORE

Bacardi is a classic cocktail that originated in Cuba at the beginning of the 20th century. It contains rum, freshly squeezed lime juice, rich sugar syrup, and grenadine syrup, which adds a perfect amount of sweetness to the cocktail. Pri... READ MORE

Frozen daiquiri is a variation of a classic shaken daiquiri, which typically incorporates rum, fresh lime juice, and sugar. This frozen version is mostly blended and usually includes pulverized ice and frozen fruit to mix, creating a swee... READ MORE

Cojito is essentially a Mojito with a twist. This cocktail consists of white rum, lime juice, sparkling soda water, and coconut-flavored rum, hence the capital C in the name. The coconut rum gives a unique tropical flavor to the mix, maki... READ MORE

Originating from Havana, Culto a la Vida is a classic Cuban cocktail consisting of dark rum, cranberry juice, lime juice, and sugar. It is important to use dark rum instead of dry white rum because it is aged for a longer period of time, ... READ MORE

Guarapo is a Latin American drink made from raw, pressed sugarcane juice mixed with water, ice, and lots of fresh limes. Most often, the vendors that sell it will extract the sugar cane juice right on the spot using a metal sugar cane pre... READ MORE

Batido de trigo is a Cuban milkshake made with a combination of whole milk, puffed wheat cereal, and a generous amount of sugar. In order to prepare it, all ingredients should simply be blended together. It is recommended to add a scoop o... READ MORE

Hemingway Special is a Cuban cocktail made with a combination of white rum, maraschino, grapefruit juice, and fresh lime juice. To prepare it, all ingredients are shaken with ice, then strained into a double cocktail glass. This Daiquiri ... READ MORE

El Presidente is a Cuban cocktail made with a combination of rum, vermouth, curaçao, and grenadine. In order to prepare it, all ingredients are stirred with ice, then strained into a cocktail glass. The cocktail can be garnished wi... READ MORE

Bumbo is a Cuban cocktail made with a combination of rum, sugar, water, and nutmeg or cinnamon. Additional ingredients might include coconut water, tropical fruit juice, or more rum. In order to prepare the drink, all ingredients are simp... READ MORE

Canchánchara is often cited as the first Cuban cocktail and a predecessor to Daiquiri. It combines aguardiente de caña (cachaça)—the locally produced strong spirit made from sugar cane—lime juice and honey. The ing... READ MORE

Mary Pickford is a Cuban cocktail made with a combination of white rum, Maraschino, grenadine syrup, and fresh pineapple juice. In order to prepare it, all ingredients should be shaken, then strained into a large, chilled cocktail glass. ... READ MORE

Havana Cooler is a refreshing Cuban cocktail made with a combination of rum, ginger ale, and mint leaves. In order to prepare it, rum and mint leaves are added into an ice-filled old-fashioned glass, then topped with ginger ale. If ginger... READ MORE

Barracuda is a cocktail made with a combination of gold rum, Galliano, pineapple juice, lime juice, and prosecco. In order to prepare it, all ingredients except prosecco should be shaken with ice, then strained into a cocktail glass and t... READ MORE

Hotel Nacional is a classic cocktail created at the legendary Hotel Nacional in Havana, Cuba. Although the exact ingredients may vary, the cocktail typically combines rum, fresh lime and pineapple juice, and apricot liqueur. The ingredien... READ MORE

Avocado Daiquiri is a Cuban cocktail made with a combination of lime juice, light rum, crushed ice, and avocado. In order to prepare it, all ingredients should be blended until smooth. The combination is then poured into a cocktail glass ... READ MORE

Chicha de piña is a chicha version made with pineapple. It is a refreshing, fizzy drink found in numerous Latin American countries, and it comes in several varieties. Although it is usually fermented, it can also be simmered and se... READ MORE

Mulata is a sweet and creamy daiquiri variation. The cocktail combines aged rum, crème de cacao, lime juice, and demerara syrup. To prepare the cocktail, all the ingredients are shaken with ice, and the mix is strained into a glass... READ MORE