Champeta

La Champeta is a classic cocktail from the acclaimed cocktail bar La Factoria, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Inspired by the Caribbean rhythm of Champeta, this recipe features a bright and fun blend of tropical flavors. We marry the woody flavor of Don Q 7 Puerto Rican rum with the vibrant characteristics of Puerto Rican ginger and pineapple.

Service for 10 people (1 liter)

ingredients

For the Champeta mixture you will need

• - 12 ounces fresh pineapple juice
• - 5.5 ounces lime juice
• - 5.5 oz ginger syrup
• - 11 oz water

Ginger syrup

• - 4 oz granulated brown sugar
• - 4 oz hot water
• - extract 3 oz of pure ginger juice

procedure

Mix all the ingredients and store them in the fridge.

You already have the base mixture of the Champeta, now you decide how to serve it. It is recommended to shake the mixture in a shaker with ice to create a silky effervescent texture.

To prepare cocktails (1 serving)

In a shaker with ice, pour 1.5 oz of Don Q Rum 7 and 4 ounces of Champeta. Shake and serve over ice in a tall glass.

For preparation in a jug

For 1 liter of mixture that you prepared according to the recipe you will only add 1 bottle of Don Q 7 Rum and ice to taste. It is recommended to shake the Champeta mixture before pouring into the pitcher to achieve foaming texture.

Non alcoholic version

Champeta blend is a delicious tropical soft drink. Just add water or splash carbonated soda.

Sub recipe: 8 oz ginger syrup

Mix until the sugar is dissolved.

Extract 3 oz of pure ginger juice.

Mix all the ingredients, let it reach room temperature and store in the fridge.