Pablo Alvarez de Cañas Special

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (10 ratings)

Serve in a

Coupe glass

Read about cocktail measures and measuring.

How to make:

  1. Select a Coupe glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of skewered pineapple cubes, Luxardo Maraschino Cherry and orange slice.
  3. REGAL SHAKE all ingredients (including lemon zest).
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. Garnish with skewered fruit.

Allergens:


Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:


Review:

Sherry is most prevalent on the palate, but all the other ingredients, including the lemon zest, also contribute to this subtle, balanced and altogether a most unusual cocktail.

History:

Recipe adapted from 1937 Bar Florida (later renamed Floridita) menu, Havana, Cuba.

PABLO ALVAREZ DE CAÑAS (Special)
1 ounce Sherry "Tio Peper".
1 ounce "Tres Copas" cognac.
1 small spoon Creme Cacao.
1 small spoon Cherry Brand.
½ small spoon sugar.
Cap peel of one lemon ["Corteza de ¼ de limón" = Peel of ¼ lemon].
Shake with plenty of ice and serve it without straining, adorn with slices of pineapple and orange and 2 cherries.

Bar La Florida Cocktails, 1937

Alcohol content:

  • 0.9 standard drinks
  • 18.59% alc./vol. (37.18° proof)
  • 13 grams of pure alcohol
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