Casa Blanca
The Casa Blanca is a very strong rum sour, sweet and fruity on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 34 out of 100
- Sweet
- 58 out of 100
- Fruity
- 39 out of 100
- Herbal
- 8 out of 100
- Boozy
- 93 out of 100
How to make a Casa Blanca
To make a Casa Blanca, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 2 oz light rum, ¼ oz Triple sec, ¼ oz lime juice and ¼ oz Maraschino liqueur.
You'll need
- Light rum2 oz
- Triple sec¼ oz
- Lime juice¼ oz
- Maraschino liqueur¼ oz
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add light rum, triple sec, lime juice and maraschino liqueur 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? Lime juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Casa Blanca questions
What does a Casa Blanca taste like?
Mostly sweet and fruity, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a very strong drink at about 28% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Casa Blanca?
About 28% ABV after mixing with ice, close to a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Casa Blanca and a Boston Sidecar?
Both use light rum, Triple sec and lime juice. The Casa Blanca adds Maraschino liqueur, while the Boston Sidecar uses brandy.
Should a Casa Blanca be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: lime juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What can I use instead of triple sec?
Cointreau or Grand Marnier will work.
Can I make Casa Blancas in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 12 oz light rum, 1½ oz Triple sec, 1½ oz lime juice and 1½ oz Maraschino liqueur in a jug and chill it. Add 3⅓ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.