Canchánchara
Cuba's oldest cocktail—a rustic blend of aguardiente, honey, and lime served in a clay cup, predating the famous Daiquiri.
- 2 ozwhite rum(traditionally aguardiente de caña)
- ½ ozhoney(or honey syrup)
- ¾ ozfresh lime juice
- 1 ozwater(still or sparkling)
- Lime wheelgarnish
- 1Add honey and a splash of warm water to a clay cup or rocks glass.
- 2Stir until honey dissolves.
- 3Add lime juice and rum.
- 4Add ice cubes and stir to combine.
- 5Top with remaining water if desired.
- 6Garnish with a lime wheel.
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One of Cuba's oldest cocktails, dating back to the 19th-century Cuban War of Independence. Mambises (Cuban independence fighters) created this restorative drink using aguardiente de caña (raw sugarcane spirit), local honey, and lime. Traditionally served in small clay cups called "jícaras," it predates the Daiquiri and represents Cuban cocktail heritage at its most authentic. Added to the IBA list in 2020.
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