Cultured Palate: Dishes from Cuba
| April 25, 2018
13. Canchanchara
The drink known as canchanchara is a popular tipple all over Cuba – and it has a much more detailed history than most mixed drinks. It was originally invented by pro-independence guerilla warriors who fought against the Spanish in the late 19th century. They drank canchanchara, a mix of rum, citrus juice, and honey as a hot toddy in order to stave off the chill of the morning. Now, it’s a popular iced beverage all over Cuba.
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