Cuban Cocktail No. 2 cocktail on a dark studio backgroundPublished recipe

Shaken · 1 serving

Cuban Cocktail No. 2

A balanced shaken cocktail combining white rum, maraschino liqueur, grenadine.

Short answer

Cuban Cocktail No. 2 is a shaken cocktail made with white rum, maraschino liqueur, grenadine, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, and orange bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Cuban Cocktail No. 2 ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Cuban Cocktail No. 2 ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
White Rum45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz18 parts
Maraschino Liqueur5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz2 parts
Grenadine5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz2 parts
Lemon Juice5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz2 parts
Rich Simple Syrup2.5 ml0.3 cl0.1 oz1 part
Orange Bitters1 dash———

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Cuban Cocktail No. 2

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly and prepare the No garnish before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure white rum, maraschino liqueur, grenadine, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, orange bitters accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard with ice for 10–15 seconds and fine-strain into the prepared glass.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no small ice fragments reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with No garnish and serve immediately while very cold.

Tasting profile

What does Cuban Cocktail No. 2 taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Cuban Cocktail No. 2 questions

What is in a Cuban Cocktail No. 2?

Kokto’s build uses white rum, maraschino liqueur, grenadine, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, and orange bitters.

How long does a Cuban Cocktail No. 2 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 Cuban Cocktail No. 2 prepared?

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

Is a Cuban Cocktail No. 2 alcohol-free?

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

Continue exploring

These reviewed recipes are the closest matches in Kokto’s current catalog set, ranked by shared core ingredients.

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.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B012https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/605/cuban-cocktail-no-2 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

Your bar, your next drink

Keep the ingredients. Find the possibilities.

Use Kokto to organize your home bar, find recipes you can make and see what one more ingredient unlocks.

Explore the Kokto app
GET IT ONGoogle Play