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My oldest daughter is adopted from Nicaragua. We spent 5 months in the country with her before bringing her home! I love the people in Nicaragua. They loved Maya and would say over and over again “que linda el bebe” and touch her when I walked her down the street in her baby bjorn! It was a unique experience and I often look back at photos and think wow we were so happy, skinny, and tan there! I forget about the bugs, the relentless heat, and the potholes! The national drink of Nicaragua is the Macua, named after a Central American bird. Typically made with guava juice, I make mine with pineapple juice for easy of finding it at the grocery store.
Flor de Cana
For this cocktail you can use the 4- or 7-year rum. Save the 12, 18, or 24 for sipping!
The locals would order small rum bottles and a large coke bottle and glasses of ice at dinners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I don’t have Nicaragua Rum?
Try using a lighter or white neutral tasting rum. You don’t need to use a rum that has been aged for too long.
Where do I find Nicaraguan Rum?
Liquor stores in the south tend to carry Flor de Cana. Also, many grocery stores now carry it depending on if there is a Nicaraguan population nearby.
Nicaragua Macua
Ingredients
- 1.5 part rum
- 1 part orange juice
- 1 part pineapple juice
- 1/2 part lime juice
- 1/3 part simple syrup
Instructions
- Directions: For the simple syrup: In a saucepan combine one cup of sugar and one cup of water. Bring to a simmer and stir until sugar dissolves. Removefrom heat.
- For the cocktail: Combine rum, orange juice, pineapple, lime and simple and syrup in a liquid measuring cup. Fill a cocktail shaker withice. Pour rum mixture into the cocktail shaker and shake for at least 30seconds. Fill cocktail glass with ice. Pour macua into the cup and garnish witha lime slice.