White Cuban

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (26 ratings)

Serve in an

Old-fashioned glass

Photographed in an

UB Koto Old Fashioned 30cl
Ingredients:
1 2/3 fl oz Light white rum (charcoal-filtered 1-4 years old)
5/6 fl oz Galliano Espresso Coffee liqueur
1/6 fl oz Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup)
5/6 fl oz Double cream / heavy cream
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Read about cocktail measures and measuring.

Garnish:

Dust with freshly grated nutmeg

How to make:

STIR first 3 ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass. Carefully FLOAT lightly whipped cream (shake sealed cream container before pouring).

Allergens:


Recipe contains the following allergens:

  • Double cream / heavy cream – Dairy

Strength & taste guide:


Review:

A White Russian based on rum rather than vodka. Tends to be better with a charcoal-filtered light white rum rather than a more characterful golden rum. Depending on how dry your coffee liqueur is, and your palate, you may prefer to omit the sugar syrup or increase the measure.

Nutrition:

One serving of White Cuban contains 242 calories.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 19.26% alc./vol. (38.52° proof)
  • 20.2 grams of pure alcohol
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