Mulata Daiquiri
Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 21.4% ABV ∙
The Mulata Daiquiri is a chocolate Daiquiri: aged rum shaken with brown and white crème de cacao, fresh lime and a little sugar syrup, served up.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Caribbean aged rum 60 mlBrown crème de cacao 10 mlWhite Crème de Cacao 10 mlLime juice 15 mlSugar syrup 5 ml
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Garnish with a lime wedge
Tips
- Hold the crème de cacao to 10 ml of brown and 10 ml of white. Push it further and the drink stops tasting like a Daiquiri and drinks like a liqueur.
- For a frozen version, blend the same ingredients with a scoop of crushed ice.
History
The Mulata Daiquiri is a 20th-century variation on the classic Cuban Daiquiri, historically associated with the El Floridita bar in Havana. A modern American adaptation comes from bartender Ricky Gomez, owner of the Palomar bar in Portland, Oregon, whose version was published in 2018. He has cited the drink — a Floridita favorite from his Havana visits — for the way it shifts the classic sour profile into a richer, after-dinner register.
FAQ
What is a Mulata Daiquiri?
A chocolate version of the classic Daiquiri: aged rum and lime with crème de cacao, richer and better suited to after dinner.
What is a Mulata Daiquiri made of?
60 ml Caribbean aged rum, 10 ml each of brown and white crème de cacao, 15 ml fresh lime juice and 5 ml sugar syrup. The rum leads; the crème de cacao adds chocolate without taking over.
Is a Mulata Daiquiri shaken or blended?
Shaken, with ice, then fine-strained into a chilled coupe. If you want it frozen, put everything in a blender with a scoop of crushed ice instead.
What glass is a Mulata Daiquiri served in?
A chilled coupe, served up and finished with a lime wedge.
What kind of rum is best for a Mulata Daiquiri?
Caribbean aged rum, as this recipe calls for. Its oak and caramel notes suit the chocolate of the crème de cacao and give the drink its warmth; a light white rum would get lost under the sweetness.
What does mulata mean in Spanish?
In Spanish, mulata means a woman of mixed heritage. Here the name refers to the drink's brown color, from the aged rum and brown crème de cacao, and sets it apart from the pale classic Daiquiri.
