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Stirred · 1 serving

White Cuban

A rum-based White Russian variation pairing light white rum and espresso liqueur beneath a lightly whipped cream float.

Short answer

White Cuban is a stirred cocktail made with light white rum (charcoal-filtered, 1–4 years), coffee liqueur, rich simple syrup, heavy cream, and nutmeg. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
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1 serving

White Cuban 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
White Cuban ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Light White Rum (Charcoal-Filtered, 1–4 Years)50 ml5 cl1.7 oz10 parts
Coffee LiqueurSource specifies this bottle: Galliano Espresso Coffee Liqueur25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz5 parts
Rich Simple Syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Heavy Cream25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz5 parts
Nutmeg1 pinch———

Garnish: Exactly one restrained dusting of finely grated nutmeg over the cream

Method

How to make White Cuban

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear heavy rocks glass, prepare clean cubed ice, and grate a very small pinch of fresh nutmeg.

  2. 02

    Measure 50 ml light white rum, 25 ml espresso coffee liqueur, and 5 ml rich simple syrup into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Add solid cold ice and stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the coffee-brown base is very cold.

  4. 04

    Fill the chilled rocks glass with fresh cubed ice and strain the stirred base over it.

  5. 05

    Lightly whip 25 ml heavy cream until just thickened, then carefully float one smooth thin layer over the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with one restrained dusting of nutmeg over the cream and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does White Cuban taste like?

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

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

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

White Cuban questions

What is in a White Cuban?

Kokto’s build uses light white rum (charcoal-filtered, 1–4 years), coffee liqueur, rich simple syrup, heavy cream, and nutmeg.

How long does a White Cuban take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a White Cuban prepared?

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

Is a White Cuban 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.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B166https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/24906/white-cuban · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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