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Canchanchara

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Posted: 04/02/22

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Just as fun to say as it is the drink, the Canchanchara is a white rum drink sweetened with honey syrup and infused with fresh limes. The outcome? A refreshing and light cocktail perfect for quenching your thirst!

two glasses of Canchanchara recipe with ice, straws, and lime wedge with honey dipper laying in front of glass

Originating in Cuba and said to be one of the oldest known Cuban cocktails, the Canchanchara has withstood the test of time. The perfect balance of sweet, tart, and fizzy, the Canchanchara is perfect for cooling off on a warm day or celebrating!

Canchanchara Cocktail Recipe

The ingredients needed to make one Canchanchara are:

  • 2 ounces Aguardiente or White Rum
  • 1/2 ounce Lime Juice (fresh is best if available)
  • 1/2 ounce Honey or 1/2 ounce Honey Syrup (we recommend the honey syrup)
  • 1 1/2 ounces water or club soda

If using honey syrup, club soda is a great way to top the cocktail and add some bubbles. If using plain honey, we recommend using water to top the finished drink.

Man's hand pouring cocktail shaker of Canchanchara ingredients into a glass of ice surrounded by fresh lime wedges

How to Make a Canchanchara Cocktail

We think using Honey Syrup is the best way to make and enjoy a Canchanchara. It is easy to make and can be stored to be used for many other cocktails (like the Bees Knees Cocktail and Gold Rush Cocktail). If you are not using honey syrup for this recipe, combine your honey and water prior to mixing the cocktail. Combine your honey syrup (or honey and water), lime juice, and white rum in a cocktail shaker with ice. Give it a good shake until ingredients are well chilled. Strain into an ice-filled glass and top with a splash of club soda or water.

man's hand pouring club soda into glass of Canchanchara recipe with ice, surrounded by cocktail jigger and fresh lime wedges

How to Serve

Serve your Canchanchara in a glass tumbler with lots of ice immediately once prepared. Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy!

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Glass of Canchanchara recipe with ice garnished with a honey dipper and lime wedge
Glass of Canchanchara recipe with ice, straws, garnished with a lime surrounded by fresh limes and a honey dipper
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Canchanchara

Serves: 1 cocktail
(tap # to scale)
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
The Canchanchara is a white rum drink sweetened with honey syrup and infused with fresh limes. It is a refreshing and light cocktail perfect for quenching your thirst!

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces Aguardiente or White Rum
  • 1/2 ounce Lime Juice
  • 1/2 ounce Honey or 1/2 ounce Honey Syrup
  • 1 1/2 ounces water or club soda

Instructions

  • Mix the water and honey together, or use honey syrup. If using club soda use honey syrup.
  • Pour the water honey mixture or honey syrup, lime juice and white rum into a coktail shaker with ice.
  • Shake well.
  • Strain into an ice filled glass.
  • If using club soda top it with a splash.
  • Garnish and enjoy.
Author: Nathan Longley
Course: Drinks
Glass of Canchanchara recipe with ice, straws, garnished with a lime surrounded by fresh limes and a honey dipper

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Nathan Longley has been his wife’s personal bar tender for as long as he can remember. While he most often enjoys a cold beer, he is known to love our vodka gimlet.

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