Cubanita
A savory and sour rum cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 8.9% ABV ∙
The Cubanita is a Bloody Mary made with white rum instead of vodka: rum, tomato juice, lemon juice and savory seasonings, shaken and served over ice.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: White rum 60 mlTomato juice 100 mlLemon juice 15 mlHot pepper sauce 7 dashesWorcestershire sauce 4 dashesHorseradish sauce 1/2 bspCelery salt 2 pinchesBlack pepper 2 pinches
- Strain into the ice-filled glass
- Garnish with a lime wedge
Tips
- Seven dashes of hot sauce gives a firm kick; taste before straining and adjust the heat and celery salt to your guests.
History
The Cubanita has no documented creator, bar, or debut year. It appears in modern bar guides as a rum-based twist on the Bloody Mary, swapping vodka for white rum while keeping the tomato juice, citrus, and savory seasonings that define the format. The Bloody Mary itself is generally traced to Fernand Petiot in Paris in the early 1920s, though its exact origin is disputed among several claimants.
FAQ
What is a Cubanita?
A Bloody Mary made with white rum instead of vodka. The rum is shaken with tomato juice, lemon juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire, horseradish, celery salt and black pepper, then strained over ice.
Can a Bloody Mary be made with rum?
Yes, and a Bloody Mary made with white rum instead of vodka has its own name: the Cubanita. It keeps the same tomato juice and savory seasonings.
Is a Cubanita a strong drink?
No, it is a light drink at about 8.9% ABV. The 100 ml of tomato juice and the seasonings stretch the 60 ml of rum, so it comes through as flavor rather than heat.
What is the main ingredient of a Cubanita?
White rum is the base spirit and tomato juice the main mixer; the lemon juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, celery salt, and black pepper are seasonings.
