CubanEasy · Cold
Cranberry Daiquiri Elegante
An elevated Cuban daiquiri elevated with jewel-toned cranberry juice, balancing the warmth of white rum with bright citrus and delicate sweetness for a celebratory libation worthy of La Bodeguita.
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min
Method
1
Make simple syrup: combine white-sugar with 0.25 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves completely, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
2
Juice fresh limes through a fine mesh strainer to capture 0.5 cup pulp-free juice. Set aside.
3
Add ice cubes to a cobbler shaker, filling approximately two-thirds full.
4
Pour white-rum, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and cranberry-juice into the shaker with ice.
5
Secure the shaker lid and shake with conviction for 15-20 seconds until the exterior frosts over and the mixture reaches proper dilution and chilling.
6
Double-strain the cocktail into four chilled coupe glasses, dividing evenly.
Grade pending
Nutri-Score
Estimated nutrition
Grade pending · 100% ingredient coverage
Calories
203
per serving
Protein
0g
Carbs
20g
Fat
0g
Sat. fat
0g
Fiber
1g
Sugar
16g
Sodium
3mg
Anti InflammatoryDiabetesHeart HealthyKetogenic CompatiblePaleo CompatibleLow Carb AlternativeLow SodiumLow Sugar
Nutri-Score is a general nutritional-balance guide, not medical or dietary advice.
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Environmental impact
Estimated footprint
Grade pending · 100% ingredient coverage
kg CO2e
0.1
per serving
White Rum drives 55% of this recipe’s estimated footprint.
Carbon from Poore & Nemecek 2018; water, land & runoff from Agribalyse — modelled averages for comparing recipes, not a measurement of your groceries.
Flavor Profile
3
Umami
6
Sweet
1
Salty
7
Sour
2
Bitter
0
Spicy
Textures
SilkySmooth
Aromas
AlcoholicCitrusFruityHerbal
Kitchen Equipment
Primary Tool
Cobbler ShakerSmall SaucepanStovetopBar SpoonCitrus JuicerCobbler ShakerCutting BoardFine Mesh StrainerJiggerMeasuring CupsParing KnifeCocktail NapkinsCoupe GlassesIce Cube Tray
Techniques
Safety & Storage
Drug Interaction
This cocktail contains alcohol. Do not consume when taking medications that interact with alcohol including certain antibiotics, pain relievers, antidepressants, and sedatives.
High Risk Population
Not suitable for pregnant or nursing individuals, persons with liver disease, those managing alcohol use disorders, or individuals taking medications contraindicated with alcohol.
Storage
Fresh lime juice must be refrigerated and used within 24 hours. Simple syrup may be refrigerated for up to 14 days. Cranberry juice should be refrigerated after opening per manufacturer guidelines.
Allergen Warning
While this recipe contains no major allergens, cross-contamination may occur when using shared bar equipment such as shakers and strainers. Clean thoroughly between uses if serving individuals with allergen sensitivities.
Handling
Fresh lime juice is acidic and may cause skin irritation. Consider using bar gloves when juicing large quantities. Avoid contact with eyes.
Pro Tips
Technique
The shake is not merely mixing—it is the heartbeat of the daiquiri. When the shaker frosts over completely, when your hands feel the cold speak to you, that is when dilution and chilling have done their sacred work. Twenty seconds of conviction, no more, no less.
Substitution
If white rum must give way to something else, let it be a light aged rum—never dark, which speaks too loudly for the delicate cranberry to answer. But I ask you: find the white rum. It honors the ceremony.
From the chef
When I first crafted this Cranberry Daiquiri Elegante, I was reminded of the exiled veterans who taught me the sacred ratios—the lime, the rum, the sweetness in perfect harmony. The cranberry brings something new to our old ceremony: a jewel-toned celebration, a festivity honoring both where we came from and the joy of gathering. This is not just a drink for a party; it is a toast to memory itself.
TagsAlcoholicRum CocktailFestiveCitrusCranberryElegantCelebrationTropicalRefreshing
Source: generated · June 13, 2026