★Cocktails

In the glory days of pre-revolutionary Cuba, famous Havana restaurants, bars and nightclubs such as Tropicana, La Floridita, Sloppy Joe’s and La Bodeguita del Medio were notorious for their exotic cocktails. In the days of prohibition North American tourists flocked to Havana in search of the tropical Cuban lifestyle and of course, Cuban rum. It is from this period that such well-known cocktails as the Daiquirí, the Mojito and the Bacardi Cocktail, earned their fame. Here at Pambiche our cocktails are made with premium spirits, fresh housemade fruit juices organic cane sugar and the expertise and love required to make classic Cuban cocktails. ¡Salud!

Bacardi Cocktail

For nearly a century Bacardi rum was the most popular distilled spirit produced on the island of Cuba. In 1958 the distillery relocated to Puerto Rico, but to Cubans in exile “Ron Bacardi” remains favored as a “Cuban” spirit. Bacardi Carta Blanca Rum and fresh squeezed lime juice shaken over ice and served up in a chilled glass with freshly crushed pomegranate.     $7.00

Canchánchara (kahn-chahn-chahr-ah)

A rustic classic from the provinces. Fresh limes crushed with Wessels Family Raw honey then shaken with Aguardiente de Caña (sugarcane brandy) and served on the rocks.     $6.00

Cuban Cocktail

A refreshing Cuban classic that combines Carta Blanca Rum, house made fresh pressed pineapple juice and fresh squeezed lime juice, shaken over ice and served up in a chilled glass.     $6.00

Cubanito

A savory Cuban cocktail, similar to a Bloody Mary. Carta Blanca Rum shaken with our spicy tomato juice blend, served on the rocks with salt and a squeeze of fresh lime.     $6.00

Daiquirí

Named after a small coastal town in Cuba’s Oriente province this timeless cocktail is the original Cuban classic made famous at the Floridita Bar in La Habana Vieja, which is known as “the cradle of the Daiquirí”. Carta Blanca Rum, fresh squeezed lime juice and organic cane sugar are shaken over ice and served up. Also available served frappé.     $6.00

Daiquirí de Plátano

Banana Daiquiri     $6.50

Havana Sidecar

A Cuban variation of the classic Sidecar de Luxe. Bacardi 8 Rum shaken with Gran Torres Spanish Orange Liqueur and fresh lime juice, served up.     $7.00

Mary Pickford

A monumental figure in the beginning of the Hollywood scene, a 1928 Oscar winner for best actress in Coquette and a regular on the Prohibition-era Havana bar scene. Carta Blanca Rum, maraschino liqueur and fresh house made pineapple juice, shaken over ice and served up with freshly crushed pomegranate. $7.00

Mojito

Ernest Hemingway’s favorite cocktail from La Bodeguita del Medio in La Habana Vieja, prepared in the Cuban tradition with Carta Blanca Rum, fresh squeezed lime juice, a sprig of mint and a splash of club soda.     $6.50

Nacional

From the Hotel Nacional Lounge in Havana comes this old time cocktail. Bacardi Añejo, Gran Torres Spanish Orange Liqueur, fresh squeezed lime juice and mango chunks served frappé in a chilled glass.
$6.50

Periodista

“The Journalist”. A classic cocktail created at the Floridita Bar in La Habana Vieja. Carta Blanca Rum shaken with Alizé Passion Fruit Liqueur and fresh squeezed Valencia orange juice, served on the rocks with a squeeze of fresh lime.     $6.00

Ron Collins

The classic collins cocktail fixed with ron, which is the Spanish word for rum. Carta Blanca Rum, fresh squeezed lime juice, organic cane sugar and a splash of club soda.     $6.00

Sangría

Pambiche’s house made sangría prepared in the Spanish tradition with red table wine, Fundador Brandy de Jerez and select fresh fruit.     $6.50

Papá Hemingway

This classic Cuban cocktail is renowned as Ernest Hemingway’s favorite daiquirí concoction, and was created for him at the Floridita Bar in La Habana. Double Carta Blanca Rum, maraschino liqueur, fresh squeezed lime and grapefruit juices are blended and served in a tall lime chilled glass.     $7.00

Rickey Ricardo

The classic rum rickey with a refreshing coconut twist. Carta Blanca Rum with fresh squeezed lime juice, a dash of coconut milk and a splash of club soda.     $6.00

San Juan Cocktail

An oldtime favorite that combines Bacardi Añejo rum and coconut milk with fresh squeezed lime and grapefruit juices; served frappé.     $6.00

Piña Colada

The original tropical favorite made with Bacardi Añejo rum, coconut milk and fresh pressed pineapple juice; served frappé.     $6.00

Saoco

A humble Cuban classic from the provinces. Aguardiente de Caña – Sugar Cane Brandy and coconut milk, served on the rocks with a squeeze of fresh lime.     $6.00

Cañita

Aguardiente de Caña is a clear spirit derived from sugar cane. Commonly consumed throughout Cuba, aguardiente is the popular working man’s drink. Cañita is an old fashioned Cuban name for a shot of aguardiente, or rum, typically served straight up. Ask your cantinero (bartender) for “una cañita” and drink the way old men do back in the old country.     $7.00

Cuban Heritage Rums

We feature fine rums that share our Cuban heritage. The Bacardi and Matuasalem brands were founded, produced and consumed in Cuba for nearly 100 years prior to the revolution which forced them to relocate their distilleries, Bacardi to Puerto Rico and Matusalem to the Dominican Republic. Both brands remain family run and hold high standards for quality and tradition.

Bacardi Superior

The world’s first white rum created by Don Facundo Bacardi in Santiago de Cuba, in 1862. A crystal clear spirit with a smooth lightweight body and delicate bouquet of caramel and flowers.    Call $1.00 Solo $4.00

Matusalem Platino

Hand crafted premium white rum, triple-distilled in barrel-aged oak. The rum is dry with subtle sweetness and delicate notes of molasses.    Call $1.50 Solo $5.00

Bacardi Añejo

Originated in 1862, this is the characteristic, light-bodied, premium aged rum the Bacardi family built their name on.     Call $1.50 Solo $5.00

Bacardi 1873 Solera

Named to commemorate the martyrs of the Virginius Affair this light-bodied, single barreled sipping rum is aged for up to three years in charred oak and blended in a solera system.    Call $1.50  Solo $5.00

Matusalem Clásico

A 10 year Solera aged rum, full flavored and smooth with an intriguing fine-bourbon-like quality adding hints of roasted almonds and toasted coconut to the finish.    Call $2.00 Solo $6.00

Bacardi 8

Bacardi’s premium reserve rum, aged in oak for 8 years giving it a smooth, full bodied cognac character with very distinct notes of warm apricots and sweet vanilla.    Call $1.50 Solo $5.00

Matusalem Gran Reserva 15 year

Known as the “Cognac of Rums” this 15 year Solera aged rum is velvety smooth and medium bodied with mellow earthy notes of buttery caramel.    Call $3.00 Solo $7.00

Matusalem Gran Reserva 18 year

A luxury aged rum with flavors of vanilla, molasses and caramel that finish with soft fruit and delicate oak. The medium dry body, free of any heat, finishes long with great smoothness. Call $4.00
Solo $8.00

Rum Flight – Floridita

Three one ounce pours of Matusalem Platino, Bacardi 1873 Solera and Matusalem Gran Reserva 15 year.   $10.00

Rum Flight – Tropicana

Three one ounce pours of Bacardi Añejo, Bacardi 8 and Matusalem Clásico.     $10.00