Cuban Daze: A Bright, Tropical Take With El Guapo Falernum
Sep 09, 2025
Cuban Daze tastes like a warm-weather daydream. It is vibrant, citrusy and full of Caribbean energy. Our El Guapo Falernum brings the spice and depth that set this drink apart. Featured by Liquor.com, this New Orleans original shows how a simple rum cocktail becomes something memorable with the right ingredients.
Cuban Daze Recipe
Makes one cocktail.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz White rum
- 0.5 oz blue curaçao
- 0.5 oz El Guapo® Falernum
- 1 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz Fresh orange juice
- 3-4 shakes El Guapo® Cuban Bitters
- Dehydrated blood orange for garnish
Instructions
- Add the rum, curaçao, Falernum, lime juice and orange juice to a shaker with ice.
- Add Cuban Bitters.
- Shake hard until very cold.
- Strain into your favorite glass.
- Garnish with a dehydrated blood orange slice.
Why Falernum Makes This Drink Shine
Falernum is the heartbeat of this cocktail. Ours is crafted with real ginger, almond, clove and lime for clean, honest flavor. It adds warmth and spice without weighing anything down. One pour brings all the depth of a traditional tiki pantry with none of the fuss. It turns a simple rum-and-citrus build into a polished tropical cocktail with serious flavor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is falernum and what does it taste like?
A spiced syrup or liqueur with ginger, lime, clove and almond.
What rum works best?
A clean, high-quality white rum lets the Falernum and bitters shine.
Why the name Cuban Daze?
It captures that dreamy, sun-warmed, tropical feeling.
