Cuban Cocktail No. 2 is a vintage brandy-based mixed drink that combines apricot and five-star brandy with rum and fresh lime juice. The citrus and stone fruit flavors create a balanced, spirit-forward sipper.
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Shake well with cracked ice and strain into 3 oz.
cocktail glass.
Yes. Substitute apricot liqueur or peach schnapps for the apricot brandy, though the flavor profile will shift slightly toward peach.
Light or white rum is traditional for Cuban cocktails; avoid dark or spiced varieties to prevent overpowering the brandy and apricot notes.
Shake with ice and strain into a chilled glass for proper dilution and temperature; the citrus juice requires aeration.
Yes, mix the brandy and rum in advance, but add fresh lime juice and ice only when serving to prevent oxidation.
