Agua De Cuba

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (26 ratings)

Serve in a Flute glass

Ingredients:
1 slice Watermelon (fresh) chopped
2 oz Light gold rum (1-3 year old molasses column)
23 oz Difford's Falernum liqueur
23 oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
× 1 1 serving
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Garnish: Watermelon wedge

How to make:

Cut watermelon into 16 segments, chop the flesh from one segment into cubes and MUDDLE in base of shaker. Add other ingredients, SHAKE with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 5/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10

Review:

A light, summery, rum-based drink with fresh watermelon and subtle clove spice. We prefer strained into a coupe glass rather than a flute.

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History:

Adapted from a drink created in 2010 by Joey Medrington at Tigerlily, Edinburgh, Scotland.

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Arjun Ravikumar’s Avatar Arjun Ravikumar
21st August 2023 at 00:30
Excellent drink for a scorching summer!