CubaEasyCocktail

Canchánchara

Possibly Cuba's oldest cocktail. Honey, lime and rum.

LevelEasy
MethodBuild
GlassRocks
Serves1

Ingredients

  • 60 mlWhite rum
  • 20 mlLime juiceSqueeze it fresh. Bottled juice tastes flat. 1 lime gives about 25 ml.
  • 20 mlHoney
  • Top upSoda water (optional)

Plus ice.

Bar tools

  • Jigger
  • Bar spoon

No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.

How to make a Canchánchara

  1. Stir the honey and lime juice in the glass until the honey dissolves.
  2. Add the rum and plenty of ice and stir.
  3. Add a splash of soda if you want it lighter.

Garnish: Lime wedge

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