Canchánchara

The original Cuban cocktail.

The Canchánchara was created by guerilla fighters of the Cuban Wars of Independence. Originally made with aguardiente de caña (the first distillation of sugar cane) honey, and limón crillo (also known as Mexican lime or Key lime), the drink was originally a restorative for enslaved people working the plantations.

Ingredients

Serving: 1

  • 1 1/2 ounces rum
  • 1 1/2 ounces rum
  • 3/4 ounce honey
  • 3/4 ounce honey
  • 3/4 ounce lime juice
  • 3/4 ounce lime juice

Garnish: lime wheel

Directions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing tin and shake with ice.
  2. Strain into a rocks glass (or a clay cup) over ice.
  3. Garnish with a lime wheel.

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