Light rum forms the backbone of the Casa Blanca, joined by triple sec, fresh lime juice, and maraschino liqueur in a citrus-rich, moderately sweet short drink with a dry rum character. Shaken with ice and strained into a cocktail glass at roughly 28 percent ABV, it is a strong cocktail in which the rum's clean profile is lifted by the layered citrus and cherry-almond notes of the supporting liqueurs. The name evokes the classic Humphrey Bogart film set in the Moroccan city, lending a cinematic association to a balanced, spirit-forward composition.
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Casa Blanca
재료
- Light rum 2 oz
- Triple sec 1 1/2 tsp
- Lime juice 1 1/2 tsp
- maraschino liqueur 1 1/2 tsp
조리법
Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.
Casa Blanca는 라이트 rum에 triple sec, 신선한 라임 주스, maraschino 리큐어를 조합한 스피릿 중심의 칵테일로, 드라이한 rum 베이스 위에 시트러스 풍미와 적당한 단맛이 조화를 이룹니다. ABV 27.8%의 강한 칵테일로, rum의 깔끔한 캐릭터가 triple sec과 maraschino의 시트러스와 체리-아몬드 향으로 더욱 빛납니다. 이름은 모로코 도시를 배경으로 한 험프리 보가트의 클래식 영화에서 영감을 받았습니다.
History & Origins
Casa Blanca is named after the Moroccan port city of Casablanca, though the cocktail itself has no documented connection to Morocco and appears to be an American bar creation with the evocative name characteristic of mid-20th century cocktail culture. The combination of rum, triple sec, lime, and maraschino reflects the classic framework of the Daiquiri family elevated with additional liqueur complexity. Its precise origin is disputed.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Clean white rum with a bright citrus note from the lime and triple sec, and a faint cherry-almond sweetness from the maraschino. Palate: Spirit-forward rum dominates, with the tartness of lime and the orange sweetness of triple sec providing balance; the maraschino contributes a subtle nutty-cherry note. Finish: Clean, moderately long, and citrusy.
Pro Tip
Shake vigorously with plenty of ice to achieve thorough dilution of this high-ABV cocktail before straining into a chilled cocktail glass.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the ingredients in a Casa Blanca cocktail?
The Casa Blanca is a rum-based cocktail in the daiquiri family made with white rum, maraschino liqueur, Cointreau (or triple sec), and fresh lime juice. Some recipes include a splash of falernum or orange bitters for additional Caribbean complexity. The combination of maraschino and Cointreau provides layered sweetness that differentiates it from the standard Daiquiri.
How is the Casa Blanca prepared and presented?
The Casa Blanca is shaken vigorously with ice and strained into a chilled cocktail glass. It is typically served ungarnished or with a simple lime twist, keeping the presentation clean and elegant. The recipe is strongly built and should be balanced precisely — the maraschino can easily overpower if too generous.
What is the connection between the Casa Blanca cocktail and the city?
Casablanca (Arabic for 'white house') is Morocco's largest city and commercial capital, and the cocktail's name references its Spanish translation. The 1942 Humphrey Bogart film Casablanca has also contributed glamour to the name. Cocktails named for glamorous international cities — Singapore (Sling), Havana (Daiquiri connection), Casa Blanca — invoke exoticism and travel romance that was central to cocktail culture in the mid-20th century.
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