Andean Daiquiri

Name: Andean Daiquiri
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Cocalero Negro; 1 oz Plantation 3 Star; 3/4 oz Lime Juice; 3/4 Simple Syrup

By Mike Vander Horn

Submitted on: May 26, 2022

Communal

Spirit Forward

Allow me to introduce to you a delicious and unique botanical spirit hailing from South America, Cocalero Negro! Contained in this dapper black bottle is an incredible combination of botanicals including the Aji Panca Pepper, which when dried in the Andean sun changes from bright red to black. As with most new libations I try out I like to whip up a simpler cocktail to really get a feel for the flavor (though those don’t normally get posted) and what better way than this Andean Daiquiri? I bolst...

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz
Cocalero Negro

1 oz
Plantation 3 Star

3/4 oz
Lime Juice

3/4
Simple Syrup

Instructions

Garnish

Lime Twist

Build

Shake & Double Strain

Glass

Coupe

By Mike Vander Horn

Mixologist

I hope to see my creations out in the wild!

Other Recipes by Mike Vander Horn

Saturn Sour

Bristlecone Sour G&T

+ 199 More Recipes

Add all ingredients to a shaker tin with ice and shake well. Double strain into a coupe glass. Express a lime peel overtop and drop in.

Editor's Note

Cocalero Negro brings Aji Panca pepper and guarana to the classic Daiquiri template. The split-base with white rum keeps the profile bright while allowing the Andean botanicals to anchor the finish.

Ratings & Comments (1)

Want to add a rating, comment, or photo?Open the app

Crafted Pour

22 September 2026

This sounds like a fantastic way to showcase the unique profile of Cocalero Negro! The addition of Aji Panca pepper to a classic Daiquiri sounds like a brilliant flavor combination.