Canchánchara
Canchánchara is a traditional Cuban beverage, often considered the national drink of Cuba, originating from the city of Trinidad. It is a warm, comforting concoction made by mixing honey, lime juice, and a splash of rum in a clay cup, sometimes with added spices like cinnamon or cloves.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This drink is primarily a source of quick energy from carbohydrates, mainly from the honey and rum, with a rough calorie count of 150-200 per serving depending on the proportions. It provides minimal protein or fat but can offer small amounts of antioxidants from the honey and lime.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Carbs | 32 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg |
| Calcium | 15 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 12 mg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
Per 1 cocktail (180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Canchánchara has historical roots as a drink for laborers and soldiers in colonial Cuba, valued for its simplicity and warming properties. Nutritionally, its use of raw honey instead of refined sugar makes it a more natural sweetener, though it remains a high-sugar treat best enjoyed in moderation.
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