Agua De Cuba
3.8 35 ratings
Ingredients
1 slice Watermelon (fresh)
2 oz Light gold rum 1-3yo
2/3 oz Falernum liqueur
2/3 oz Lemon juice
How to make
Serve in a flute glass
Prepare
- 1 Select and pre-chill a FLUTE GLASS.
- 2 Prepare garnish of watermelon wedge.
Method
- 3 MUDDLE watermelon wedge (approx. 70g of flesh removed from skin) in base of shaker.
- 4 Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
- 5 FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish
- 6 Garnish with watermelon wedge on rim.
Flavour profile
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
History
A light, summery, rum-based drink with fresh watermelon and subtle clove spice. Strained into a coupe glass is preferred over a flute.
This drink is adapted from a cocktail created in 2010 by Joey Medrington at Tigerlily in Edinburgh, Scotland.