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The Nacional is a classic Cuban cocktail originating from the Hotel Nacional de Cuba in the early 1930s. It features a blend of aged rum, pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, and apricot liqueur, creating a balanced flavor profile that combines tropical fruit sweetness with bright citrus tartness. The mixture is traditionally shaken with ice and served straight up in a chilled coupe or martini glass.
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What is in a Nacional cocktail?
A Nacional combines aged Cuban rum, pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, and apricot liqueur. The result is both tropical and tart, with apricot adding a soft fruit note.
Where did the Nacional cocktail originate?
The drink is associated with Havana's Hotel Nacional de Cuba. It became known as a Cuban hotel cocktail during the early 1930s.
What rum works best in a Nacional?
A lightly aged Cuban-style rum is the traditional direction because it keeps the pineapple and lime visible. Aged white or gold rum can also work when Cuban rum is unavailable.
How is a Nacional different from a daiquiri?
Both drinks use rum and lime, but a Nacional adds pineapple juice and apricot liqueur. That makes it fruitier and more layered than the simpler rum, lime, and sugar structure of a classic daiquiri.
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