Named after one of the most historic bars in Havana, Cuba, this classic cocktail features crisp, vibrant flavors. I often describe it as a more sophisticated Cosmopolitan. For this version I used a homemade grenadine that I made by stirring together equal parts pomegranate juice and fine baker’s sugar until the sugar dissolved. Familiar notes of pomegranate and lime intermingle with more subtle hints of vermouth and cacao to produce a perfect spring happy hour offering.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 oz light rum
- 1/2 oz sweet vermouth
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1/4 oz grenadine
- 1 teaspoon crème de cacao
- lime wheel (for garnish)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add ingredients to a shaker full of ice. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.
(images by HonestlyYUM)
OMG These drinks look SO GOOD. I wish it were summer in Seattle because these would be perfect for sunset.
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Grenadine both misused and underused. Not here. This is a fantastic drink and the creme de cacao takes it to another dimension, really.
The Floridita looks like it would be a perfect drink on this warm afternoon by the bay. Beautiful photos!
I could use one of these right about now!
The photos are amazing. The images really evoke the affect of a sense of place with this drink — I feel like with this drink I’m on a beach, with a little shack and a friendly bartender serving up this smooth and refreshing drink on a hot evening, just before the sun starts to go down. I can feel the sand between my toes and the warm breeze in my hair as I sip and relax.
omigoodness, is that the cutest glass ever?! that drink is perfect for the glass and looks super delicious. i love this site!
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Thanks Brooke. I love that glass!! When I found that glass I immediately thought of the Floridita.
You always make the loveliest drinks and the photos are so festive and bright!
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