The Cuban Daze Cocktail: A Vibrant Rum Drink with El Guapo® Falernum
Sep 09, 2025
A cocktail as colorful as the eggs we've been dying and hiding for our kiddos, the Cuban Daze is a vibrant and unique rum drink. This guide will show you how to master this stunning rum cocktail and discover why its key ingredient, El Guapo® Falernum, is the secret to its complex flavor. Featured by Liquor.com, this New Orleans original balances the bright flavors of citrus and rum with a touch of exotic spice for a truly memorable drink.
The Cuban Daze Cocktail Recipe
This recipe is designed to make one perfectly balanced cocktail.
Makes 1 cocktail
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz White rum
- 0.5 oz blue curacao
- 0.5 oz El Guapo® Falernum
- 1 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz Fresh orange juice
- 3-4 dashes El Guapo® Cuban Bitters
- Dehydrated blood orange slices, for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Combine & Shake: In a clean shaker filled with ice, combine the white rum, blue curacao, El Guapo® Falernum, fresh lime juice, and fresh orange juice. Add 3 to 4 dashes of El Guapo® Cuban Bitters.
- Mix Thoroughly: Secure the lid and shake the mixture vigorously until it is well-chilled. This is a crucial step to ensure the ingredients are properly combined and the drink is cold.
- Strain & Garnish: Strain the cocktail from the shaker into your favorite vintage glass and serve immediately. Garnish with a dehydrated blood orange slice. Cheers!
Why El Guapo® Falernum is Essential for This Drink
The key to a phenomenal Cuban Daze is a quality falernum. Traditional falernum is a spiced liqueur that provides a complex blend of almond, ginger, clove, and lime notes. Our El Guapo® Falernum is crafted with real ingredients to deliver an authentic, consistent, and complex flavor that saves you the hassle of muddling spices. This single ingredient elevates the Cuban Daze from a simple rum and citrus drink to a deeply aromatic and sophisticated cocktail.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is falernum and what does it taste like?
Falernum is a sweet spiced syrup or liqueur often used in Caribbean and tropical cocktails. Its flavor is a complex blend of ginger, lime, clove, and almond. It is a key ingredient in many tiki and rum drinks, providing a unique sweet and spicy flavor.
What kind of rum is best for a Cuban Daze?
A light, high-quality white rum is the best choice for this cocktail. Its clean, crisp flavor allows the intricate notes of the falernum and bitters to shine through. Avoid dark or spiced rums, as their strong flavors can overpower the other delicate ingredients.
Why is this drink called Cuban Daze?
The name "Cuban Daze" likely alludes to a feeling of relaxed, tropical bliss often associated with Cuban culture and warm weather destinations. The cocktail’s vibrant blue color and Caribbean-inspired flavors, including rum, citrus, and falernum, contribute to this escapist, daydream-like vibe.
