Havana Cocktail
The Havana Cocktail is a medium rum tropical cocktail, fruity and sweet on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 62 out of 100
- Sweet
- 77 out of 100
- Fruity
- 82 out of 100
- Boozy
- 49 out of 100
How to make a Havana Cocktail
To make a Havana Cocktail, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 1 oz light rum, 1 oz pineapple juice and ¼ oz lemon juice.
You'll need
- Light rum1 oz
- Pineapple juice1 oz
- Lemon juice¼ oz
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add light rum, pineapple juice and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
Why shake? Pineapple juice and lemon juice need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Havana Cocktail questions
What does a Havana Cocktail taste like?
Mostly fruity and sweet. It's a medium drink at about 15% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Havana Cocktail?
About 15% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Havana Cocktail and a Mary Pickford?
Both use light rum and pineapple juice. The Havana Cocktail adds lemon juice, while the Mary Pickford uses Maraschino liqueur and grenadine. The Mary Pickford is the stronger of the two.
Should a Havana Cocktail be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: pineapple juice and lemon juice need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Can I make Havana Cocktails in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 6 oz light rum, 6 oz pineapple juice and 1 oz lemon juice in a jug and chill it. Add 2⅔ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
What glass do you serve a Havana Cocktail in?
A cocktail glass.