Cuban Cocktail No.3

Sidecar/New Orleans Sours & Riffs • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Apricot Gold Rush cocktail containing Flor de Caña 4 Year Old Añejo Oro Rum, Hennessy V.S. Cognac, Giffard Abricot Du Roussillon, Freshly squeezed lime juice, Angostura Orange Bitters, Chilled water (reduce if wet ice) in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

1.50 fl oz Flor de Caña 4 Year Old Añejo Oro Rum or alternative
0.25 fl oz Hennessy V.S. Cognac or alternative
0.50 fl oz Giffard Abricot Du Roussillon or alternative
1.00 dash Angostura Orange Bitters or alternative

Other Ingredients

0.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
0.50 fl oz Chilled water (reduce if wet ice)

Directions

Add ice to cocktail shaker
Add all ingredients to shaker
Shake vigorously
Fine strain into chilled martini glass
Express lemon zest twist over drink and drop into glass

Cocktail Description

The Cuban Cocktail No.3 is a captivating elixir that marries the rich warmth of aged spirits with the bright essence of stone fruit—a luxurious detour from standard cocktail fare.

This sophisticated sipper combines the mellow, vanilla-tinged notes of Havana Club Añejo Puerto Rican Rum with the fruity complexity of Hennessy V.S Cognac, while Giffard Abricot Du Roussillon adds a luscious apricot sweetness that's beautifully balanced by fresh lime juice. Orange bitters provide aromatic depth, creating a cocktail that's simultaneously bright, fruity, and elegantly warming. The Cuban Cocktail No.3 makes an impressive choice for dinner parties or special occasions when you want to showcase your cocktail crafting skills without overwhelming complexity—the shaking technique requires some finesse, but the ingredient list remains manageable. Served in a chilled martini glass with a fragrant lemon twist, this cocktail pairs beautifully with grilled seafood, roasted chicken dishes, or apricot-based desserts, as its fruity character complements rather than competes with subtle flavors.