The HIGHBALL / $16
Invented in Manhattan around 1890 – a time when no American drinker would have countenanced adding water to a good spirit – this “high priest of tall drinks” is today’s perfect session drink.
Mojito
Cuban Rum Blend, Lime, Mint Syrup, Aromatic Bitters, Club Soda
Rum & Cola
Bahamian Rum, Fernet Branca, Cola Syrup, Aromatic Bitters, Brut Champagne
Bold as Brass
Irish Whiskey, Genever, Fino Sherry, Chardonnay, Lemon, Boston Bittahs, Club Soda
Fat Cat
Gin, Reposado Tequila, Italian Bitter, Peach, Rhubarb, Lemon, Sour Ale
Yankee Dollar
Bourbon, Peated Scotch, Peach, Barley Syrup, Lemon, Soda
Nitty Gritty
Amontillado Sherry, Caribbean Rum, Banana, Curaçao, Mint Syrup, Black Cardamon, Brut Champagne
Cayo Coco
Caribbean Rum, Genever, Coconut, Macadamia, Lime, Peychaud’s Bitters, Salt, Club Soda
Rum & Ginger
Jamaican Rum, Passionfruit, Lime, Aromatic Bitters, Ginger Beer
Punch / $16
The undisputed champ of mixed drinks from the end of the 17th century to the beginning of the 19th, punch flourished in the wake of empires. Cuba’s favorite is the American Southside – or Mojito.
NACIONAL
Cuban Rum Blend, Banana, Apricot, French Bitter, Yuzu, Pineapple, Lime
Mary Pickford
Cuban Rum Blend, Maraschino, Pineapple, Pomegranate, Lime, Burlesque Bitters
Gulf Stream
Mezcal, Irish Whiskey, Overproof Rum, Falernum, Apple, Dill, Lime, Maraschino
Ballerina
Vodka, Rainwater Madeira, Apricot, Ginger, Pineapple, Lemon, Nutmeg
Fine & Dandy
Cognac, Arrack, French Bitter, Orange, Passionfruit, Pomegranate, Pineapple, Lime, Aromatic Bitters, Nutmeg
Big Kahuna
Puerto Rican Rum, Strawberry, Orange, Carrot, Greek Yoghurt, Aromatic Bitters
Pina Colada
Caribbean Rum, Overproof Rum, Pineapple, Coconut, Vanilla, Cream, Lime, Salt
Gin Cobbler
Gin, Fino & PX Sherries, Falernum, Yellow Chartreuse, Grapefruit, Lemon, Orange and Peychaud’s Bitters, Nutmeg
Sour / $16
Though related to punch, the sour is snappier and shorter, with just three core ingredients – alcohol, citrus & sugar. The Cuban classic is perhaps the most famous of all sours, the Daiquiri.
DAIQUIRI
Cuban Rum Blend, Lime, Sugar –
Classic – Frozen – Banana – Strawberry – Pineapple – Coconut – Hemingway
Sunshine Superman
Blanco Tequila, Cachaca, Lemongrass, Guava, Lime, Ponzu, Egg-White
Gravy Train
Bourbon, Trinidad Rum, Jamaican Rum, Banana, Pineapple, Lime, Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Nutmeg
Wild Orchid
Cognac, Spanish Vermouth, Apple, Fig, Lemon, Caramel, Black Cardamon
Baccarat
Brandy, Applejack, Jamaican Rum, Curaçao, Port, Banana, Guinness Syrup, Egg, Nutmeg
VENTRILOQUIST
Blanco Tequila, Overproof Rum, Mezcal, Amontillado Sherry, Pineapple, Pepper, Lime, Hell re Bitters
Tear-Jerker
Cuban Rum Blend, Pisco, Pear, Lemon, Vanilla, Macadamia, Cherry, Absinthe
One-Armed Bandit
Genever, Aquavit, Italian Bitter, Fino Sherry, Button Mushroom, Lemon
Old Fashioned / $16
In addition to alcohol and sugar, the signature ingredients of this quintessential American tipple are bitters and ice – which Cuban bars began to import especially from Boston as far back as 1815.
Whizz Kid
Bourbon, Cognac, Cachaca, Amaro, Vanilla, Cherry Bitters
Jungle Boogie
Irish Whiskey, Trinidad Rum, Port, PX Sherry, Apricot, Pear, Pineapple, Agave, Orange & Aromatic Bitters
Firebrand
Old Tom Gin, Pale Cream Sherry, Italian Blanc Vermouth, American Bitter, Fennel, Cherry, Peach Bitters
Commando
Mezcal, Pale Cream Sherry, Italian Bitter, Amaro, Almond, Blueberry, Burlesque Bitters
GUANTANAMERA
Irish Whiskey, Scotch Whisky, Applejack, Madeira, Amaro, Ancho Chili, Cumin
BLIND MARIACHI
Guyanese Rum, Rye Whiskey, Italian Blanc Vermouth, Rhubarb, Yuzu, Huckleberry, Cucumber Bitters
DOCTOR ZHIVAGO
Bourbon, Irish Whiskey, Drambuie, Benedictine, PX Sherry, Ginger
GUERRILLA WAR
Guatemalan Rum, Scotch Whisky, Madeira, Amaro, Coffee, Burlesque Bitters, Absinthe
Cocktail / $16
Drinks in this category resemble an Old-Fashioned, but are softened by the addition of fortified wine. The Cuban classic, the iconic El Presidente, has been dubbed “the aristocrat of cocktails”.
EL PRESIDENTE
Bahamian Rum, Panama Rum, Mezcal, Orange, Pomegranate, Mole Bitters
BRIGADIER
Blanche Armagnac, Port, Vermouth, Verjus, Curaçao, Cacao
SITTING DUCK
Old Tom Gin, Italian Blanc Vermouth, Strega, Peach Shrub, Vanilla
CRY BABY
Barbados Rum, Dominican Rum, Italian Vermouth, Banana, Ginger, Cinnamon, Pimento Bitters
ROBIN HOOD
Celery Vodka, Aquavit, Fino Sherry, Tomato & Jerk Bitters
SHARPSHOOTER
Caribbean Rum, Gin, Pale Cream Sherry, Verjus, Guava, Sesame
FIRE CRACKER
Blanco Tequila, Oloroso Sherry, Cacao, Peach, Dandelion
FLIGHT OF THE CONDOR
French Vermouth, Rye Whiskey, Bourbon, Mead, Yellow Chartreuse, Banana, Gentian, Decanter Bitters
