1 serving
Cuban Special ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pineapple Juice | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 8 parts |
 White Rum | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 6 parts |
 Triple Sec | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 3 parts |
 Lime Juice | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Garnish: No garnish
Method
How to make Cuban Special
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a coupe thoroughly before mixing.
- 02
Measure the pineapple juice, lightly aged white rum, triple sec, and fresh lime juice into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with solid ice and seal it securely.
- 04
Shake hard for 12–15 seconds until very cold and lightly aerated.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no ice fragments remain.
- 06
Serve immediately without garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Cuban Special 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.
Quick answers
Cuban Special questions
What is in a Cuban Special?
Kokto’s build uses pineapple juice, white rum, triple sec, and lime juice.
How long does a Cuban Special 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 Special 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 Special alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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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 B042https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/497/cuban-special · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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