Mulata Daiquiri
Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 23.3% ABV ∙
The Mulata Daiquiri is a chocolate-laced Daiquiri riff of aged rum, brown and white crème de cacao, and fresh lime, shaken and served up. Aged rum and cocoa lead into tart lime and a light demerara sweetness, closing warm and dessert-like — an after-dinner sipper for chocolate lovers.
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 mlSaline solution 2 dashes
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Garnish with a lime wedge
Tips
- Shake hard with plenty of ice for about 12 seconds — the dilution rounds the rum and lime into the cacao.
- Balance is everything: keep the crème de cacao to a supporting role so the drink stays a Daiquiri, not a liqueur.
- For a frozen version, blend the same build with a scoop of crushed ice, as the original recipe allows.
- Chill the coupe first — a cold glass keeps the shaken drink crisp before the chocolate turns cloying.
History
The Mulata Daiquiri is a prominent 20th-century evolution of the classic Cuban Daiquiri, historically associated with the legendary El Floridita bar in Havana. Its modern American resurgence owes much to bartender Ricky Gomez, owner of the Palomar bar in Portland, Oregon, who published an adaptation in 2018 and 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 Mulata Daiquiri is a chocolate-flavored twist on the classic Daiquiri, combining Caribbean aged rum with crème de cacao, fresh lime juice, and a little sugar syrup. It is shaken with ice and strained into a chilled coupe, giving a dessert-leaning, after-dinner character.
What is a Mulata Daiquiri made of?
A Mulata Daiquiri is made of Caribbean aged rum, both brown and white crème de cacao, freshly squeezed lime juice, and a touch of sugar syrup. The rum leads, with the chocolate liqueurs and lime playing supporting roles.
Is a Mulata Daiquiri shaken or blended?
It is shaken. Shake all the ingredients hard with ice and strain into a chilled coupe. The drink also works well blended with crushed ice for a frozen version, which is how it is often served at Floridita in Havana.
What glass is a Mulata Daiquiri served in?
A Mulata Daiquiri is served up in a chilled coupe glass, strained off the ice, and finished with a lime wedge. Chilling the coupe beforehand keeps the shaken drink cold and crisp.
What kind of rum is best for a Mulata Daiquiri?
Caribbean aged rum is best, as its oak and caramel notes complement the crème de cacao's chocolate richness. A lighter white rum would be lost against the sweetness; the aged rum gives the drink its warmth and backbone.
What does mulata mean in Spanish?
In Spanish, mulata refers to a woman of mixed heritage, and here it evokes the drink's brown color from the aged rum and chocolate liqueur. The name marks it as a darker, richer cousin of the pale classic Daiquiri.
