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Muddled · one serving

Canchánchara

A rustic Cuban sugarcane drink combining aguardiente, lime, honey, water, and cracked ice.

Short answer

Canchánchara is a muddled cocktail made with cuban aguardiente, lime juice, honey, and still water. A rustic Cuban sugarcane drink combining aguardiente, lime, honey, water, and cracked ice. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodMuddled
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Canchánchara ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Canchánchara ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cuban Aguardiente60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Honey15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Still Water50 ml5 cl1.7 oz3.3 parts

Garnish: Lime wedge

Method

How to make Canchánchara

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a rocks glass and cut a fresh lime wedge for garnish.

  2. 02

    Add the honey, still water, and fresh lime juice to the glass.

  3. 03

    Stir firmly until the honey is completely dissolved and lightly coats the inner sides of the glass.

  4. 04

    Fill the glass with fresh cracked ice and pour in the Cuban aguardiente.

  5. 05

    Churn energetically from bottom to top for 10–12 seconds, then add more cracked ice if needed.

  6. 06

    Place the lime wedge at the rim and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Canchánchara taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Canchánchara questions

What is in a Canchánchara?

Kokto’s build uses cuban aguardiente, lime juice, honey, and still water.

How long does a Canchánchara take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Canchánchara prepared?

It uses a muddled method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Canchánchara alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

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