Canchànchara
CLASSIC · HAVANA CLUB AÑEJO 3 AÑOS CUBAN RUM

Canchànchara

One of Cuba's oldest cocktails, the Canchànchara is a rustic yet elegant combination of aged rum, raw honey, and fresh lime that dates back to the independence wars of the 19th century.

Ingredients
Lime juice15 ml
Honey syrup20 ml
Lime wedge
Glassware
Old-fashioned glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Caramel · Honey · Lime · Oak · Vanilla

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass and fill with ice.

  2. 2

    Add honey syrup, lime juice, and rum to a shaker.

  3. 3

    Add ice and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain into the ice-filled glass.

  5. 5

    Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim and serve immediately.

From the Bartender

Traditionally, the Canchànchara was made with raw honey dissolved directly in lime juice rather than pre-made honey syrup - using a 1:1 honey-to-water syrup is the modern shortcut, but warming raw honey with a splash of hot water and muddling it in the glass first gives a more authentic, rustic character.

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