Cuban Cocktail No. 2 is a vintage brandy and rum cocktail balanced with tart lime juice and subtle apricot notes. This spirit-forward drink pairs warming brandy with traditional Caribbean rum for a smooth, complex flavor.
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Shake well with cracked ice and strain into 3 oz.
cocktail glass.
Serve immediately after shaking and straining. Unmixed spirits keep indefinitely in a cool, dark cupboard.
cocktail shaker · jigger · bar strainer · citrus juicer or hand squeezer
Any apricot brandy or apricot liqueur works; adjust sweetness by reducing other ingredients slightly if your substitute is sweeter.
Yes, shake with ice and strain into a chilled glass, or serve over ice for a refreshing drink.
Mix the spirits and lime juice in advance and refrigerate up to 1 day; shake with fresh ice and serve individually.
It's spirit-forward with balanced tartness from lime; the apricot brandy adds subtle sweetness without overpowering the drink.
