I was invited to BACARDI’s 5th annual Legacy Global Cocktail Competition in Calgary for the pre-finals held at the Living Room. I sadly could not make this event as I had a prior engagement. Bacardi kindly sent me a bottle of their gorgeous Bacardi Gold rum to replicate the winner’s cocktail, Cuban Cola by Jimmy Nguyen.
Jimmy from Cube created a winner of a cocktail with the Cuban Cola! I have seen Jimmy win competitions before! He is an amazing mixologist.
The ingredients for his cocktail are Bacardi Gold rum, Kahlua, Dark Cacao, Cuban Espresso, Cane Sugar Syrup and Coffee Beans.
This is Jimmy’s stunning libation. I made a similar cocktail to show you today with readily available ingredients that you may just have on hand already!!
The cocktail I have for you today is delicious and would be perfect to give yourself a little umph of staying power for New Year’s Eve! With both coffee and Kahlua you will have what is needed to stay awake well into the festivities of the evening!!
Elegant, sophisticated and delicious is this cocktail for the holidays!! I can only imagine that Jimmy’s would be so much better!
Cuban Cola
A delicious mixture of Bacardi Gold, Kahlua, coffee and chocolate.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz. Bacardi Gold
- 1/2 oz. Kahlua
- 1 shot of espresso coffee, Cuban if available, chilled
- 1 Tbsp. good quality chocolate syrup
- Ice
- Coffee beans
Instructions
- Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker over ice and shake vigorously. Pour into a cocktail glass and garnish with a few coffee beans.
Comments & Reviews
Linda | Brunch with Joy says
Tara, I’m a HUGE fan of cola + (anything with alcohol) and this cuban cola sounds like a perfect combo. I’m sure Santa will appreciate me if I serve this under the tree this year.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Linda!!
Linda (Meal Planning Maven) says
I wish I had one of these right now! Looks amazing!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Linda!
Sandra Shaffer says
My husband and I just got back from a trip to Puerto Rico and took the tour at the Bacardi factory! This is perfect timing since we brought some rum back with us 🙂
Noshing with the Nolands says
It is unique and delicious, enjoy!!
KC the Kitchen Chopper says
Tara, your Cuban Cola looks divine. I love the martini glass and the presentation with the coffee beans. Beautiful. Cheers to you and your family!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much KC! Happy Holidays!!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
Tara, this looks absolutely fabulous! It’s perfect for the New Year’s party we’re going to!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Michelle!
posterdle says
looks so delicious i will try it now
Tara Noland says
Enjoy!!
flagle says
I can’t find a Cuban Espresso can I get another one